Assistant Professor of Trombone Chris Buckholz has released his third solo CD, Versatility, a double album of classical and jazz. It includes a recording of Richard Peaslee’s Arrows of Time with the University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, jazz originals and standards, classical works for tenor and alto trombone, a new edition of Frederick Innes’s 1880 composition The Sea-Shells Waltz, and classical improvisations. Buckholz’s previous recordings include an album of jazz originals, Muse, and the 2010 classical album À la Albéniz on Albany Records.
The American Prize in Vocal Performance—Women in Art Song and Oratorio, 2022 Winner
The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts, David (Volosin) Katz, founder and chief judge, is honored to announce the winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions of The American Prize in Vocal Performance—women in art song and oratorio,...
UNMSO and UNM Choirs Present: A Concert For Healing
Friday, May 5 at 7:30 pmPopejoy HallUNM Symphony Orchestra directed by Dr. Matthew Forte.UNM Choirs directed by Dr. David Edmonds The UNM Choirs and Symphony Orchestra present a concert that speaks directly to the challenges faced by musicians during the COVID-19...
Announcing the 2022 Distinguished Music Alumni Award recipient
We’re proud to announce the 2022 Distinguished Music Alumni Award recipient. The UNM Department of Music is awarding the first Distinguished Alumni Award to Colonel Jim R. Keene in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the field of music. Col. Keene...