Recent News

  • Professor Ming Tsao’s Chamber Music Featured in National Theater of Mannheim
    2/13/25
    Birge Cary Professor of Music Ming Tsao will have a portrait concert of his chamber music presented by the National Theater in Mannheim, Germany on March 1.
  • Stephen Guerra: No Balan​ç​o do Choro​-​Samba
    1/22/25
    Stephen Guerra’s latest album, "No Balanço do Choro-Samba," has earned a glowing review on the renowned jazz site "All About Jazz." This self-produced release highlights Guerra’s deep connection to Brazilian choro and samba traditions, blending masterful compositions with innovative interpretations.
  • UB Chamber Singers Release Debut Album
    1/7/25
    The UB Chamber Singers, directed by Associate Teaching Professor and UB choirs director Claudia Brown, have released their first album, "When the Earth Stands Still." This exciting debut is available on Spotify, iTunes, and other digital music platforms, as well as in CD format.
  • Colter Harper Releases New Album, "Live at Studio B"
    1/7/25
    Assistant Teaching Professor Colter Harper has released a new album, "Live at Studio B," recorded in July 2023 at WQED in Pittsburgh, PA. Captured in front of a live studio audience and performed in a single take, the album represents six years of groundbreaking live performances and bold musical experimentation.
  • New Combined Program
    11/22/24
    The University at Buffalo Department of Music and Graduate School of Education are pleased to announce the planned formation of a new five-year combined Bachelor's and Master's program in Music Education.
  • Graduate and Undergraduate student scholarships
    11/26/24
    The Department of Music is thrilled to offer an array of scholarships and financial support for incoming students to its undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
  • New album release!
    11/18/24
    Professor Jon Nelson has released two new albums. "Credo," out today on the 8 Bells label, features the group Prof. Nelson founded over 30 years ago, the Meridian Arts Ensemble, performing a selection of recent music by David Sanford and Daniel Grabois along with arrangements of Haydn and Stravinsky.
  • PhD Student James Falzone’s Music Featured on New Recording
    10/29/24
    Fifth-year PhD student in Composition James Falzone has released his debut full-profile CD on New World Records. Titled “A Curving Abacus,” the album features performances by renowned ensembles including Ostrava New Orchestra conducted by Owen Underhill; Ostravská Banda under the direction of Petr Kotík; ELISION Ensemble; Arditti Quartet; and Switch~ Ensemble led by Jason Thorpe Buchanan.