The scholarship seeks to honor the memory of David W. Smith, an extraordinary singer and a brilliant and dedicated professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  In his short time on earth, David touched so many lives and inspired so many people, students and colleagues alike.  It is the mission of this foundation to create a living legacy of the artistry and humanity David possessed so his spirit can continue to be a powerful force in the UMBC community.

To be eligible, applicants must be a Music Major with a concentration in Vocal Performance entering the second semester of their freshman year OR second semester at UMBC after transferring.  This scholarship is awarded on the basis of talent followed closely by need and is available for a maximum of two (2) years pending a review after the first year receiving it.  Students who have already been awarded full scholarships are not eligible to apply.  A recommendation from the student’s major teacher will be needed for the application.

For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

The BSO Academy Week Music Educator Track is an excellent professional development opportunity for music educators currently teaching in schools and/or non-traditional settings, teaching artists, and/or students pursuing a career in music education.

Designed to invigorate music educators by focusing on improving musicianship, performance techniques, conducting skills, improvisation, arranging, practice techniques, and ensemble skills, participants are immersed in the world of the orchestra as you play, learn, and perform side-by-side with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

UMBC Graduate Credit

Through a unique collaboration between The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and UMBC’s Department of Music, BSO Music Educator Track participants also have the option to concurrently enroll in a graduate summer music course.

MUSIC 613 - BSO Academy for Instrumental Music Educators (3 graduate credits)

Students study, rehearse, and perform orchestral music side-by-side with the Baltimore Symphony, participate in small group sectional rehearsals led by artist faculty, and complete workshops taught by BSO musicians and UMBC music faculty in a variety of applicable topics for instrumental music educators.

To enroll in MUSC 613, participants must first be accepted into the BSO Music Educators Academy and be eligible for non-degree graduate admission to the university.

For more information regarding costs and receiving UMBC credit for the academy please visit, the BSO Academy page on the Department of Music website.

• workshops,
• playtests,
• finished games,
• technology demos,
• performance art,
• happenings that defy classification.

• material accompaniment (hand out a zine, scrapbook, postcards, etc)
• performance (spoken word, song, verse, dance, recording, etc)
• game (create rules and incorporate audience play)

For more information, please visit Extending Play's website

The Dresher Center invites applications for new Faculty Working Groups in the Humanities. Faculty Working Groups are collaborative, interdisciplinary communities of scholars working on humanities projects, research concerns, or matters of public interest. The Dresher Center provides support for the formation and first-year activities of these groups in an effort to promote intellectual exchange and support research activities in the humanities among scholars across campus. Working groups meet regularly and may also use their funds to travel to sites or archives, host speakers, explore technologies, create new resources or materials, or other similar activities.

 Faculty Working Groups can apply for up to $1,000 in annual support ($500 per semester) for their first-year activities. Priority will be given to groups with at least one member from a humanities department.

Apply by April 1, 2016 for groups beginning or continuing in fall 2016. 

To download an application and to find out about current Faculty Working Groups, visit: http://dreshercenter.umbc.edu/scholarly-resources/faculty-working-groups-in-the-humanities/ 

Contact for questions: Jessica Berman (jberman@umbc.edu), Director, or Rachel Brubaker (rbruba1@umbc.edu), Assistant Director