University of Tampa Department of Music

UTampa Opera Workshop was honored to host Robin Stamper, Artistic Director of , for two days of intensive coaching sessions. Our students gained incredible insights from his expertise and artistry.

Huge thanks to Mr. Stamper for sharing your invaluable knowledge and inspiring our vocalists!

Big news: Spartan Band is coming back this Fall!

Register for MUS 290 today to join the University of Tampa Pep Band!

Every year, our music students travel to Italy and Greece to attend music festivals where they have great opportunities to perform and work with professional musicians from different countries. Those are great educational opportunities for our students to grow both as artists and as human beings.

Your support will help to cover some of their expenses (travel and lodging).

The Music Department and the College of Arts and Letters here at UTampa sponsor a lot of fine concerts, including renowned artists from the US and Europe.

Your contribution will ensure that we can continue with our guest artist series, which is very well-received by our community.

Join us in support of the Music Department and let’s !

Rally the Spartans! Ahead of UTampa's Giving Day on April 23-24, Spartan Minaret Climbers are going head-to-head to raise the most dollars and make the biggest impact on the Spartan community.

The University of Tampa Music Department is excited to have Dr. Zerrin Agabigum Martin continue as Assistant Professor, Director of Choral Activities and Choral Music Education beginning Fall 2026.

About Dr. Martin:

Zerrin Agabigum Martin is active as conductor, voice clinician, educator, and professional singer. Dr. Martin excited to join the University of Tampa Music Department in Fall 2026 as an Assistant Professor, Director of Choral Activities and Choral Music Education where she will direct the University of Tampa Chamber Singers, University of Tampa Camerata, teach the Aural Skills sequence, Choral Conducting, and Vocal/Choral Music Methods courses. During the 2025-2026 school year, Dr. Martin was the Visiting Assistant Professor, Director of Choral Activities and Choral Music Education at the University of Tampa.

The University of Tampa Department of Music is pleased to welcome Dr. Philip Obado as the Director of Bands and Music Education beginning Fall 2026!

About Dr. Obado:

Dr. Philip A. Obado is the newly appointed Assistant Professor and Director of Bands & Music Education at the University of Tampa. A 25-year veteran educator, his appointment marks a return to Florida, where he previously spent twelve years teaching in the state’s public schools.

Dr. Obado’s extensive career includes collegiate leadership as Assistant Director of Bands at Baylor University and Associate Director of Bands at Illinois State University. Previously, he directed the Allen High School Band (TX), featuring performances at the 2022 Midwest Clinic and the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. He holds a DMA from Michigan State University, an MME from Florida State University, and a BM from Ithaca College.

A night of bold sound and creativity 🎧✨
Join us in the Charlene Gordon Theater on April 10 at 7:30 PM—free admission!

Explore the sound of Star Trek—then and now 🚀🎶
Join us tonight, April 8 at 7:30 PM in the Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Two harps. One unforgettable evening.
Join us for the Salzedo Harp Duo in the Charlene and Mardy Gordon Concert Series.
March 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Gordon Theater