Recent News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sungmin Shin from the Department of Music participates in Q&A.

Madison (Matt) Reimer is the 2024 Outstanding Senior for the Department of Music. Reimer graduated summa cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Arts in vocal performance and is the recipient of the Baird Opera Scholarship.