University of Maryland School of Music

The University of Maryland School of Music, located minutes from the nation’s capital, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the art of music within American culture. It aims to educate the next generation of artist-citizens through a commitment to artistic and scholarly excellence, diversity in curriculum and programming, robust global engagement, entrepreneurial thinking, and fostering an inclusive community. The School offers a wide range of academic programs including Bachelor and Master degrees in arts and music, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy, alongside minors in music performance, music & culture, and arts leadership. Housed within The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, the School provides students access to internationally active faculty, innovative curriculum, and a rich cultural environment. It benefits from remarkable performance venues, rehearsal spaces, and a performing arts library, facilitating a collaborative learning laboratory. The University of Maryland School of Music also leverages its strategic location within the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) area to engage with diverse and economically disparate metropolitan regions, embodying its mission to showcase the power and potential of the performing arts in cultivating a new generation of artist citizens.