Music News

The three music majors received the Professional Achievement Award. More »

This summer, Donovan Hanson from Ada, MN, Matthew Torgerson from Clinton, MN, and Alexandra Weber from Milbank, SD, all UMM music students, were honored by the Music Educators' National Organization (MENC) with their prestigious Professional Achievement Award. All three students have been strongly involved in the leadership of the UMM chapter of this important professional organization, as its President, Vice President and Secretary. Their achievements include (among many others) the organization and leadership of field trips to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago and to the Minnesota Music Educators' Association's Midwinter Clinic in Minneapolis, as well as the inauguration of a new presentation series on the UMM campus. MENC would like to distinguish these three outstanding members for exemplary chapter activities and member achievements, serving as role models for other Collegiate chapters, and recognizing their contributions to the music education profession. More »

"Postcards" theme music underscores stories of the people of western Minnesota. More »

Denise Odello, assistant professor of music, received an Imagine Fund Award to support her drum corps research. More »

Dr. Jean Richards presented at the Macro Analysis Creative Research Organizaition (MACRO), in Madison, Wisconsin, in June 2009. More »

Martin Seggelke presented on German Wind Music at the International Conference of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in July 2009 in Cincinnati, OH. More »

Ann DuHamel performed at New Paltz Summer Festival and on televised concert series in Iowa. More »

Ann DuHamel tours throughout the States with soprano Catherine Verrilli More »

Dr. Joe Carucci, UMM's new professor for Music Education and Jazz, completed his doctorate! More »