University of Maryland School of Music

University of Maryland School of Music is a music school in Chillum, MD. The institution provides professional music education through undergraduate and graduate programs in music performance, education, and scholarship. Serving prospective students, current musicians, and the broader community, the school offers rigorous training and access to a wide range of academic and performance resources.

The school is housed within the 318,000 square-foot Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, a modern facility designed for instruction, performance, and research. Students have access to specialized spaces including the Leah M. Smith Lecture Hall and a Music Technology Lab equipped with student workstations. The facility features faculty studios and practice rooms outfitted with over 100 well-maintained Steinway pianos. The curriculum emphasizes the development of artist-citizens, combining high-level performance training with scholarship and entrepreneurial thinking. Through its partnership with The Clarice, the school provides opportunities for students to work with internationally recognized visiting artists and scholars.

The school is located at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The University of Maryland School of Music is recognized for its commitment to the highest standards of artistic and scholarly excellence. The institution is known for its inclusive and community-focused approach, fostering a collaborative environment where students learn from a world-class faculty of internationally active artists and researchers.

The University of Maryland School of Music provides a premier musical education and professional training within the Chillum area.