UMass Violas

Listen to this interview with our local expert and owner of Stamell Stringed Instruments, Matt Stamell!

Interview with violin expert Matt Stamell In this interview Matt Stamell, owner of Stamell Stringed Instruments in Amherst. talks in depth about the violin and unravels some of its mysteries.  You'll learn a lot about what separates good violins from mediocre ones, how they're designed, the nature...

Last studio yesterday - always a bittersweet time when you're saying bye to graduating students. Congratulations to Erin Thom for earning her Masters Degree. We'll miss you!!!

Today we rounded out the year with an outdoor chamber music concert! Thanks to UMass for helping us make music together, even during this pandemic.

If you’re in Amherst tomorrow, check out this concert!

Due to weather, Sunday's pop up Bach concerts are cancelled, but Saturday is still on! Join us under the Merry Maple on the town Common from 11 am to 1 pm TOMORROW! Amherst Business Improvement District UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance

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A scene from viola studio on Monday. It’s so nice to hear everyone play in Bezanson again!

✨ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MA ✨ UMass is hosting its first ever Young Artists Awards competition! The event is all online and open to high school students living or studying in Massachusetts. The prizes range from $250-$1,000 in four categories (strings, voice, piano, and winds/brass/percussion), with honorable mention prizes. The deadline to apply in May 1st! Click this link for more details:

https://www.umass.edu/music/umass-young-artist-awards-2021

Here is a direct link to Professor Lockwood's Faculty Recital. Tune in Friday January 22nd at 7.30pm.

UMass Faculty Concert: Kathryn Lockwood, Viola UMass Amherst Music & Dance presents viola professor Kathryn Lockwood performing live from Bezanson Recital Hall. View concert program at https://www.umass.e...