Join us in Baltimore for three exquisite concerts featuring the timeless music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. From the Escher Quartet’s enchanting performance at Shriver Hall on October 27, 2024, to the UMD Symphony Orchestra's vibrant rendition of Stravinsky’s Petrushka on December 8, 2024, and culminating with the masterful piano of Richard Goode on June 1, 2025, these events promise to captivate classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Experience Mozart and More in Baltimore: Unforgettable Concerts at Shriver Hall and UMD

The University of Maryland School of Music is proud to present an exhilarating series of musical events this December, showcasing the prodigious talents of its students and ensembles. From the soulful strains of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 to the harmonious voices of a cappella groups, the campus will resonate with diverse and dynamic performances. Each event promises to highlight the creativity and skill of young musicians, offering audiences a chance to experience the artistry and dedication that define the School of Music. Join us for a musical journey that spans genres and explores the depths of musical expression.

A Melody of Talent: University of Maryland's December Concert Series

Mare Lennon will be performing a variety of music including works from Florence B. Price, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin. They are very excited to showcase 17 years' worth of work and dedication to their craft. Their passion for music has inspired them to pursue a degree in Music Education and they will be completing their student teaching placements next semester at Jeffers Hill Elementary School and Westland Middle School.

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Student Degree Recital: Mare Lennon B.M. or B.M.E senior piano recital

University of Maryland

Usually positioned at the back of the orchestra, members of the percussion section move center stage to reveal the colorful, melodic potential of their instruments in this striking concert of contemporary music.

UMD Percussion Ensemble Concert

Enter a lively soundscape of vibrant rhythms and harmonies with the UMD Steel Bands under the direction of Josanne Francis! Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, steel band instruments have an iconic sound and an irresistible groove that make this concert perfect for all ages.

School of Music Steel Band

Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka is a vibrant symphony in three movements based on a ballet that tells the captivating tale of a tragic yet endearing puppet. Brought to life by a magician, Petrushka is burdened by human emotions and falls in love with a beautiful ballerina doll. This love is not reciprocated, and Petrushka is confronted with jealousy and rage, ultimately leading to his demise. Laden with Russian folk tunes and bursting with charisma, the orchestration of Petrushka effortlessly captures the puppet’s folly and the carnival in which the story takes place.

Stravinsky's Petrushka: UMD Symphony Orchestra • IN-PERSON

Stravinsky's Petrushka: UMD Symphony Orchestra

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Enjoy an evening of music featuring faculty from across the School of Music! UMWO is joined by Associate Professor of Flute Sarah Frisof, Oboe Lecturer Emily Tsai, Professor of Clarinet Robert Dilutis and Bassoon Lecturer Joey Grimmer for a performance of Heitor Villa-Lobos’ stunning Concerto Grosso for Woodwind Quartet and Wind Orchestra. Assistant Professor of voice Teri Bickham D.M.A. ‘19 takes the stage to perform Augusta Read Thomas’ A Plea for Peace, a meditative work representing an impassioned cry for peace.

Faculty on Stage: UMD Wind Orchestra

Join the University of Maryland Bands as we host our second annual Invitational Honor Band concert. Featuring students from high schools across the DMV area, this experience brings young musicians together for a weekend of rehearsals, culminating in a performance with our conductors.

UMD Honor Band Concert

Enjoy an evening of music featuring faculty from across the School of Music! UMWO is joined by Associate Professor of Flute Sarah Frisof, Oboe Lecturer Emily Tsai, Professor of Clarinet Robert Dilutis and Assistant Professor of Bassoon Joey Grimmer for a performance of Heitor Villa-Lobos’ stunning Concerto Grosso for Woodwind Quartet and Wind Orchestra. Assistant Professor of voice Teri Bickham D.M.A. ‘19 takes the stage to perform Augusta Read Thomas’ A Plea for Peace, a meditative work representing an impassioned cry for peace.

Faculty on Stage: UMD Wind Orchestra • IN-PERSON

Some of the School of Music’s finest bands come together for a crowd-pleasing extravaganza. Featuring the University Band, the Maryland Community Band and the grand finale: the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band! It’s an upbeat, lively show that is fun for the entire family.

Kaleidoscope of Bands: University Band, Maryland Community Band and Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band • IN-PERSON

A combined ensemble concert celebrating music from Bali and Japan. The UMD Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents traditional Balinese gamelan music that showcases complex interlocking rhythms often performed in tandem with the delicate motions and multifaceted expressions of Balinese dance. The UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument. Koto music reflects the quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature.

Gamelan and Koto Concert

UMD Choral Activities rings in the holidays with its Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition now in its 23rd year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to perform carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and bring the joy of the season to life. This event takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel.

Festival of Lessons & Carols: UMD Choral Activities

Kaleidoscope of Bands: University Band, Maryland Community Band and Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band

Under the direction of Andrea Brown, UMWE performs works from the most respected repertoire written for wind band and chamber ensembles with a focus on highlighting composers from underrepresented populations.

UMD Wind Ensemble December Concert

Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. This recital will feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.

Fall Chamber Music Concert #4

Student Degree Recital: Yimeng Xu D.M.A. collaborative piano recital

Student Degree Recital: Erica Spear D.M.A. flute recital

Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. This recital will feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way. 

Fall Chamber Music Concert #3

Heralded by Wagner as the "apotheosis of dance," Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 is a whirlwind of movement that, at times, dances on the edge of delirium. Even its second movement, a mournful funeral march, moves with characteristic lilt and rhythmic momentum. The symphony continues to build energy throughout the third and fourth movements, all the way to the final, whirling dance that brings the piece to a breathtaking conclusion. Join the University Orchestra for a performance of this masterwork, in addition to excerpts from Carmen and the Overture to La Gazza Ladra.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 7: UMD University Orchestra

The School of Music’s jazz ensembles are composed of more than 100 students. The premier UMD Jazz Ensemble frequently performs at many off-campus events including the Maryland Music Educators Association annual conference and various local jazz festivals. Each year, the UMD Jazz Ensemble is one of three elite bands that performs at the Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival—one of the most anticipated events on Washington, D.C.’s jazz calendar and frequently broadcast on the BET Network. Combos and big bands also perform a variety of outreach concerts at venues including the National Archives, public libraries, the National Building Museum, area schools and at campus events such as Maryland Day, galas and commencement activities.

Holiday Big Band Concert

Fall Chamber Music Concert #2

Jackson Lasher performs a recital of works by Josef Rheinberger, Libby Larsen, Claude Debussy and more.

Student Degree Recital: Jackson Lasher M.M. clarinet recital

The School of Music’s undergraduate directed a cappella ensembles, Voix de Chanson and FreundeMusik, present their annual winter concert . Taking place in the beautifully acoustic UMD Memorial Chapel, it is sure to be a wonder night of music making. 

Winter A Cappella Concert: Voix de Chanson & FreundeMusik

Nicholas Lopez performs a recital of works by Carl Nielsen, Donato Lovreglio and more.

Student Degree Recital: Nicholas Lopez M.M. clarinet recital

Join the search for the UMD Symphony Orchestra’s next featured soloist! UMD School of Music students perform concerto excerpts or concert pieces for an independent jury panel and a winner and runners-up are announced.

Orchestra Concerto Competition Finals

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The UMD School of Music’s prestigious and highly selective Piano Division showcases its talented students in this semesterly performance of solo and collaborative works. Repertoire will be announced closer to the performance.

Fall Piano Division Showcase

Brass Ensemble Concert

Sam Goecke will be presenting a percussion recital including works by Andy Akiho, Steve Reich, Iannis Xenakis and Stuart Saunders Smith.

Student Degree Recital: Sam Goecke M.M. percussion recital

Conductor Robert Wood made his debut at the San Francisco Opera with La traviata. His 25-year career has included appearances at Vancouver Opera, Austin Opera, Opera Colorado, Wolf Trap Opera, Hawaii Opera Theatre, Kansas City Opera, Opera Orlando, Opera San José, Kentucky Opera and return engagements with San Francisco Opera. Maestro Wood served as conductor-in-residence at Minnesota Opera for two years, leading productions of Rusalka, Le nozze di figaro, La donna del lago, Lakmé and L’italiana in Algeri. He has conducted concerts and productions featuring numerous renowned artists, including Denyce Graves, Ewa Podleś, Lawrence Brownlee, Stephanie Blythe, Rolando Villazón and Elizabeth Futral.

Opera Resonates: Così fan tutte

Fall Chamber Music Concert #1

Since its founding in 1975, hundreds of voices have joined together to share joyous music through UMD’s very own gospel choir. Committed to encouraging fellowship and community service, this group is composed of gospel music lovers across campus.

Maryland Gospel Choir Concert

Follow Ferrando and Guglielmo as they navigate the faithfulness of their lovers in Mozart’s Così fan tutte! After being persuaded by their cynical friend Don Alfonso, the two decide to test the fidelity of their fiancées, the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, which leads to a series of hilarious and heartfelt situations. Equal parts tender and cynical, Mozart’s Così fan tutte is an exploration of the conflict between love and reason captured in an opera filled with comedy, drama and irony. Written only two years before his death, Mozart’s final contribution to the Italian opera buffa genre, with its quick wit and captivating melodies, moves effortlessly between high farce and profound beauty while providing audiences a deeper understanding of human fallibility.

Mozart's Così fan tutte: Maryland Opera Studio

Led by choral conducting alumnus Jason Max Ferdinand D.M.A. ’15, UMD's choral program is internationally regarded and offers students a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras. In addition to this season’s on campus performances, the UMD Concert Choir participates in annual collaborations with both the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at premier venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

Fall Choral Showcase: UMD Cehamber Singers & University Choral

Venture among century-old forests in Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome, a tone poem that sonically captures visions of the trees which dominate the Roman landscape. Featuring four distinct scenes that flow uninterrupted, Pines of Rome takes listeners on a journey through the splendor of Rome. From the spirited melodies of children at play in the Villa Borghese pine groves to the triumphant march of the Roman legions as they advance along the Appian Way, each movement paints a rich, auditory tapestry.

The Pines of Rome: UMD Symphony Orchestra

The UMD Wind Orchestra pays tribute to American conductor and arranger Donald Hunsberger. From 1962 until his retirement in 2002, he served as professor of conducting and ensembles at Eastman School of Music. During his 37 years as conductor of the school’s acclaimed Eastman Wind Ensemble, Hunsberger premiered more than 100 compositions and maintained a repertory ranging from the 16th-century through contemporary works by Joseph Schwantner, Michael Colgrass and Karel Husa, among others.

Thanks for Everything, Don: A Tribute to Donald Hunsberger: UMD Wind Orchestra

The UMD Symphony Orchestra opens its 2024-25 season with William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American,” the first symphony composed by an African American to be performed by a major orchestra when it premiered in 1931. This remarkable piece is a love letter to blues and Black culture, showcasing Still’s vision to elevate the blues, which he felt was often considered a "lowly" expression, to the highest musical level. By masterfully integrating blues progressions and rhythms with traditional symphonic forms, Still created a symphony that resonates with profound emotion and cultural significance.

Still's Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American": UMD Symphony Orchestra

The program opens with Viet Cuong’s Deciduous, a piece written after the passing of Cuong’s father that reflects the cyclical nature of loss and healing. Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony No. 4 is a fusion of inspirations ranging from seventh-century Armenian religious music to the orchestral music of China’s Tang Dynasty. In his fourth symphony, Arthur Meulemans sought to maintain the individual sounds of the sections of the orchestra, creating a rich and colorful mosaic. The program concludes with Leonard Bernstein’s symphonic suite from the Academy Award-winning 1954 film “On the Waterfront,” which juxtaposes moments of tenderness with elements of cold savagery as depicted in the movie.

Fourths on the Fourth: Symphonies for Wind: UMD Wind Orchestra

The University of Maryland School of Music will hold its individual commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Director of Choral Activities Jason Max Ferdinand, D.M.A. ’15 will be the commencement speaker. Attend in person at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center or watch the livestream on our YouTube.

School of Music 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The University of Maryland's main commencement ceremony will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6 p.m. in SECU Stadium. Wes Moore, the 63rd governor of Maryland, will speak at the main commencement ceremony. In addition to the main ceremony, each graduate and their guests are invited to attend the individual ceremony for their school or department. At these individual ceremonies, graduates walk across the stage and have their names read. Schools and departments within the College of Arts and Humanities will hold individual commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 20, Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Please find the full schedule with locations below:

ARHU Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

The Xfinity Center

Brynn Farlow presents a voice recital featuring works by Handel, Faure, C. Schumann, Respighi, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Brynn Farlow, Voice BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Yiyang Li presents a DMA violin recital featuring works by Bach, Schubert, Chris Rogerson, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Student Degree Recital: Yiyang Li, Violin DMA Performance Recital

Join us for an inspiring showcase of talent at the Chamber Music Recital 2, presented by the College of Arts and Humanities School of Music. This event is set to take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the prestigious Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, specifically in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall.

This semesterly chamber music recital is a celebration of students' creativity, initiative, collaboration, and agency, expressed through the unique medium of chamber music. Attendees can expect a vibrant and diverse program, featuring a broad range of styles and repertoire. Each performance is designed to present music in a fresh and lively way, ensuring an engaging experience for all.

Part of a series, this recital follows Part 1, which will occur on May 7 at 10:30 a.m., and precedes Part 3, scheduled for May 9 at 7 p.m., offering multiple opportunities to witness the exceptional talent of our students.

Admission to this event is free, with no tickets required, making it accessible to all who wish to enjoy an exquisite morning of chamber music. Whether you're a lover of classical music, a supporter of student artists, or simply in search of a delightful cultural experience, the Chamber Music Recital 2 is an event not to be missed.

For more information, please visit the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's website. Join us in celebrating the achievements and artistic expressions of our students in what promises to be a memorable and enriching event.

Chamber Music Recital #2

Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. This recital will feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way. Part 1 will take place on May 7 at 10:30 a.m. and Part 2 will take place on May 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Chamber Music Recital #3

Venture into the "haunted" corridors of the Paris Opera House as the University Orchestra brings one of the most iconic musicals to the concert hall for their final performance of the year. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a young opera star and the mysterious masked figure who becomes obsessed with her. The longest-running show on Broadway, the musical is presented here by full orchestra and narration.

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera: University Orchestra

Yuan-ju Liu presents a violin lecture recital on works for violin and marimba!

Student Degree Recital: Yuan-ju Liu, Violin DMA Lecture Recital

Anthony Bock presents a piano recital of a snapshot of classical music from around the western world during the 1920s. Enjoy works from Croatia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Student Degree Recital: Anthony Bock, Collaborative Piano DMA Performance Recital (pre-candidacy)

Lina Kang presents a violin recital of works by Schumann and Chausson!

Student Degree Recital: Lina Kang, Violin DMA Performance Recital

Ziyi Wang presents a piano recital including works by Scarlatti, Mozart, Brahms, and Poulenc!

Student Degree Recital: Ziyi Wang, Piano DMA Performance Recital

In her senior piano recital program, Julia weaves together past and present with a wide range of repertoire, including several "classics" such as Chopin's Scherzo No. 2 and Beethoven's Tempest Sonata, as well as contemporary works by Scriabin and tango music by Piazzolla. Julia is extremely excited to share this beautiful music with friends and family. Please join for a small reception following the recital :)

Student Degree Recital: Julia Hananel, Piano BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Join us for an inspiring showcase of talent at the Chamber Music Recital 1, presented by the College of Arts and Humanities School of Music. This event is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the prestigious Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, specifically in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall.

This semesterly chamber music recital is a celebration of students' creativity, initiative, collaboration, and agency, expressed through the unique medium of chamber music. Attendees can expect a vibrant program featuring a broad range of styles and repertoire, all presented in a fresh and lively manner. This event marks the first part of a series, with Part 2 scheduled for May 9 at 10:30 a.m. and Part 3 later the same day at 7 p.m.

Admission to this event is free, with no tickets required, making it an accessible opportunity for all to experience the joy and complexity of chamber music performed by emerging talents.

Don't miss this opportunity to support and enjoy the artistic endeavors of the School of Music's students.

Chamber Music Recital #1

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal harmony at the Spring A Cappella Concert, featuring the talented ensembles Voix de Chanson and Freundemusik from the Freundemusik School of Music. This captivating event is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the prestigious Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, specifically in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical celebration.

The concert promises a delightful mix of familiar standards and exciting new arrangements, showcasing the versatility and skill of UMD Choral Activities' two student-led a cappella groups. Whether you're a long-time a cappella aficionado or new to the genre, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience the power of the human voice in its purest form.

Admission to this event is free, with no tickets required, making it an accessible and inviting experience for all music lovers. Mark your calendars for an evening of exquisite a cappella performances that are sure to inspire and entertain.

Spring A Cappella Concert: Voix de Chanson & Freundemusik

Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the Brass Choir Concert, presented by the College of Arts and Humanities School of Music. This semesterly performance by the UMD Brass Ensemble promises to fill the Dekelboum Concert Hall with the majestic sounds of brass music, showcasing the talents of our students under the roof of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Monday, May 6, 2024
- **Time:** 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- **Location:** The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall
- **Livestream:** Available for those who wish to enjoy the concert remotely.

**About the Event:**
The UMD Brass Ensemble, known for its vibrant and dynamic performances, will be performing a selection of pieces that highlight the versatility and richness of brass music. This concert is a culmination of their hard work throughout the semester and a celebration of music that resonates with all.

**Admission:**
The event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It's a wonderful opportunity for music lovers of all ages to experience the power of brass music in a live performance setting.

**Additional Information:**
For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of the concert will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical highlight. Mark your calendars and add this event to your schedule for an evening of exceptional music that promises to be both inspiring and memorable.

Don't miss this opportunity to support the arts and enjoy a beautiful evening of brass music. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a spectacular event!

Brass Choir Concert

Quan Le presents a piano recital including works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt.

Student Degree Recital: Quan Le, Piano MM Recital

Join clarinetist Emma Selmon and pianist Anthony Bock for an afternoon of opera fantasies by Italian clarinet virtuosi Luigi Bassi, Ernesto Cavallini and Carlo Della Giacoma, featuring themes from the operas of Giuseppe Verdi, Giacchino Rossini, Vincenzo Bellini and Pietro Mascagni.

Student Degree Recital: Emma Selmon, Clarinet DMA Performance Recital (pre-candidacy)

Representing a variety of majors across campus, the University Band is joined by the Maryland Community Band for a concert of traditional and contemporary wind band music in a performance perfect for all ages. Repertoire will be announced closer to the concert.

Community & University Band Concert

Dive in the UMD Symphony Orchestra's season finale concert, featuring Robert Gibson's Through the Ear of a Raindrop, Bedrich Smetana's The Moldau, and Claude Debussy's La Mer. Each piece explores a different aspect of water, evoking its beauty, power and mystery.

Rain, River, Sea featuring Debussy's La Mer: UMD Symphony Orchestra • IN-PERSON

Garrett Harmon presents a piano recital including works by Bach, Beethoven, Faure, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Garrett Harmon, Piano MM Recital

Elizabeth Lawlin presents a piano recital including works by Haydn, Prokofiev, Debussy, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Elizabeth Lawlin, Piano BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Henrique Carvalho and Cory Shim present Schubert's Schwanengesang in Ulrich Recital Hall.

Student Degree Recital: Henrique Carvalho, Voice DMA Performance Recital (pre-candidacy)

 Alexander Choiniere performs a horn recital including works by Cherubini, Brahms, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Alexander Choiniere, Horn BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Jongwon Roh performs a piano recital including original works for two pianos and for piano and cello, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Jongwon Roh, Piano BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

The School of Music Fellowship String Quartet, Varié Quartet, performs works by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Bolcom

School of Music Fellowship Ensemble: Varié Quartet

Join us for the UMD Wind Orchestra’s season finale concert! This program will feature an exciting assortment of pieces that are sure to make this performance a memorable close to the 2023-24 academic year!

UMD Wind Orchestra Season Finale Concert • IN-PERSON

In his Master's Recital, Joshua Rhodes will perform a variety of works that will display the versatility of the Double Bass. He will be collaborating with a number of musicians whilst sharing the history of the music and his relationship with each piece and collaborator.

Student Degree Recital: Joshua Rhode MM Bass Performance Recital

First-year Maryland Opera Studio students demonstrate their talent in this showcase featuring scenes from a wide operatic repertory. To keep the focus on beautiful, pure sounds and vivid acting, the performance is accompanied only by piano and minimal props. Opera Scene Study Part 2 will take place on May 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Opera Scene Study: Maryland Opera Studio

Under the direction of I Nyoman Suadin, the UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents an evening of traditional Balinese music. The ensemble takes its name from Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. The gong kebyar style percussive instruments used by this ensemble were built by I Wayan Beratha, a leading instrument maker, composer, performer and teacher in Bali.

Gamelan Concert: UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati

For its season finale concert, the UMD Wind Ensemble presents a performance of works that explore renewal and hope. From a new perspective on the legends behind The Engulfed Cathedral originally explored by Debussy, to a new setting of songs from an 1835 songbook, this concert shows the depth of wind ensemble repeirtoire and virtuosity.

Harmonies and Hymns: UMD Wind Ensemble

J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program. This performance will feature Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62.

Bach Cantata Series: UMD Choral Acitivities

This is the first lecture recital in Laura Curl's DMA recital series entitled "Singer as Collaborator." This lecture recital is an informative look at what singers should consider when performing with instruments other than piano. Including works by Previn, Massenet, Beach, Tosti, and Bernstein, this recital features a wide range of music for soprano, cello, and piano. Joined by excellent collaborators and fellow DMA students Wesley Hornpetrie on cello and Rhys Burgess on piano, this recital will provide food for thought for musicians and non-musicians alike.

Student Degree Recital: Laura Curl, Voice DMA Lecture Recital

Join us for this family favorite jazz concert marking the end-of-year finale for the UMD School of Music’s jazz ensembles! From classic standards to contemporary interpretations, experience the energy and groove that only live jazz can deliver.

Final Jazz Showcase: UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band

Christopher Hartung presents a DMA Voice Recital Introducing and Exploring Composer Steven Crino.

Student Degree Recital: Christopher Hartung, Voice DMA Performance Recital (pre-candidacy)

Learn more about the UMD Piano Division in this special spotlight. The event kicks off with a special recital showcasing current students, followed by a panel session where faculty and students will answer questions about the program.

Music at Maryland: Piano Spotlight Recital and Panel

Athanasios Michail Ramadanidis' pre-candidacy DMA piano recital. Works by Liszt, Bacewicz, Yannis Papaioannou and Dmitri Mitropoulos.

Student Degree Recital: Athanasios Michail Ramadanidis, Piano DMA Performance Recital (pre-candidacy)

The Piano Division of the School of Music is proud to present exceptional young UMD artists from an array of degree programs at Steinway Hall in New York City. In collaboration with The Clarice Smith Performing Center and using Steinway’s SpirioCast technology, this performance will be Simulcast from Steinway Hall into the Gildenhorn Recital Hall, allowing audience members in New York City and College Park to experience the same performance in real-time. Using a Steinway Spirio, a 21st-century incarnation of player piano technology provided by Steinway Piano Gallery, two pianos in two separate locations will be played simultaneously by the same pianist with remarkable fidelity. The piano data is synced with video, allowing the audience members in Gildenhorn to both hear the piano and see the pianist in New York as if they were there.

University of Maryland at Steinway Hall: A Piano Showcase

The UMD Chamber Singers present a thought-provoking performance to bring healing amidst difficult times. Weather: Stand the Storm, a new composition by Rollo Dilworth, is a featured piece, along with works by Lotti, Gabrieli, Buxtehude, Robles and more. With this program, UMD Choral Activities invites you to sit back and reflect on how our actions impact those around us.

Spring Choral Showcase: UMD Chamber Singers • IN-PERSON

Explore what the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) has to offer as the university celebrates Maryland Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. ARHU is represented across campus on Maryland Day with dozens of events in the performing and visual arts, history, languages, literatures and cultures. Check out our exciting schedule of events by neighborhood below. Admission and parking are free. For more information on what's happening campuswide, visit Maryland Day 2024. Unless otherwise listed, all events run from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Explore ARHU on Maryland Day 2024!

Spring Piano Division Showcase

Veronica Matamoros presents a voice recital including works by Pieces composed by Handel, Granados, Purcell, and more

Student Degree Recital: Veronica Matamoros, Voice BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Drop in for some light opera in The Clarice's expansive indoor Grand Pavilion. This afternoon audience favorite offers a casual preview of the Maryland Opera Studio’s scene study performances scheduled for the following week.

Opera al Fresco

Seth Goodman presents a viola recital including works by, Tower, Franck, and Bartók!

Student Degree Recital: Seth Goodman, Viola BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Join the University of Maryland Jazz Ensembles at Blues Alley for this celebration of American composer Duke Ellington's 125th birthday! Special guests include vocalist Ms. Charenée Wade and saxophonist Mr. Charlie Young, the current director of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

UMD Jazz Ensembles @ Blues Alley

Blues Alley Club

Christopher Whitley’s final DMA recital will explore the influence of dance music on the solo violin repertoire.

Student Degree Recital: Christopher Whitley, Violin DMA Performance Recital (post-candidacy)

Chi Lee presents a viola recital including works by Stamitz, Bridge, Isang Yun, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Chi Lee, Viola DMA Performance Recital (post-candidacy)

Experience the vibrant beat of samulnori under the direction of Sebastian Wang. This modern incarnation of traditional Korean folk music celebrates harvest time and provides a lively soundtrack to dancing. The ensemble is comprised of four types of percussion instruments—an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong—each representing a natural element: rain, clouds, lightning and wind, respectively.

Korean Drumming Concert

Assistant conductor Marian Corichi Gomez and Stage Director Corinne Hayes are joined by UMD Professor Ryan Long for a panel discussion that explores musical and narrative representations of Latin America, the Amazon River Basin and magical realism in Daniel Catán and Marcela Fuentes-Berain's Florencia en el Amazonas.

Opera Resonates: Florencia en el Amazonas

Directed by Yuriko Gandolfo, the UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features elegant music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument. Koto music reflects the quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature. The concert will also feature the Washington Toho Koto Society.

Toho Koto Society Concert

An evening of eclectic repertoire that will be sure to inspire! Join us in sharing the immense power of many voices joined together as one! The evening concludes with excerpts from Carl Orff’s stirring choral masterwork Carmina Burana.

Spring Choral Collage: Tactus, Treble Choir & University Chorale

Kyle Graham presents a percussion recital including works by Keiko Abe, Angelica Negron, Paul Simon, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Kyle Graham, Percussion BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Nathan Hoffman presents a viola recital including works by Bach, Brahms, and Bridge.

Student Degree Recital: Nathan Hoffman, Viola BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Join Bud for a discussion of two major pieces of multiple percussion repertoire. These contrasting selections are incredibly minimal in certain aspects, yet extremely expansive in others.

Student Degree Recital: Bud Wilson, Percussion DMA Performance Recital (pre-candidacy)

 Brianne Steif presents a flute recital including on works by Anna Amalia, Avril Gwendolen Coleridge Taylor, Valerie Coleman, and more!

Student Degree Recital: Brianne Steif, Flute MM Graduate Recital

William Hernandez presents a horn recital including on works by Carolina Calvache, Margaret Brouwer, Tim Martin, and more!

Student Degree Recital: William Hernandez, Horn MM Recital

The UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra combine for this concert led by members of the graduate conducting studios. Professional guest conductors often appear by invitation and hold workshops with UMD School of Music students in preparation for this concert.

Conductors' Concert: UMD Wind & Symphony Orchestra

Join John Solomon Collins for a voice recital including works by Giuseppe Torelli, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and more!

Student Degree Recital: John Solomon Collins, Voice BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Kumiko Sakamoto performs her final DMA recital, Feels Like Home pt.II, which explores the relationship between psychogeography and music. A program of all newly commissioned works, each piece helps tell the story of Sakamoto's personal experience with sense of place and the meaning of home.

Student Degree Recital: Kumiko Sakamoto, Violin DMA Performance Recital (post-candidacy)

Courtney Adams presents a flute recital including on works by Ibert, Schulhoff, Loggins-Hull, and Prokofiev.

Student Degree Recital: Courtney Adams, Flute BM or BME Senior Undergraduate Recital

Robert Rocheteau's DMA Dissertation Lecture Recital. The lecture and repertoire are based off his dissertation "Demystifying the Western Classical Solo Percussionist".

Student Degree Recital: Robert Rocheteau, Percussion DMA Performance Recital (post-candidacy)

Yejin Choi presents a DMA flute lecture recital on works of Isang Yun.

Student Degree Recital: Yejin Choi, Flute DMA Lecture Recital

Join UMD double reed faculty Emily Tsai (oboe) and Joseph Grimmer (bassoon) for the School of Music's Double Reed Day! This free event is an opportunity for double reed players to experience what being a student at the UMD School of Music is like, and will include include recital performances, oboe and bassoon masterclasses and a Q&A discussion with faculty. All attendees will also have the opportunity to perform in a Double Reed Choir, so bring your instrument and be ready to play! Parents are encouraged to stay for our "Talk with Parents - How to be Supportive Double Reed Parent" session. We will also be hosting a number of double reed vendors so you can explore the latest instruments, equipment and supplies throughout the day.

Double Reed Day 2025

Dmitri Shostakovich’s fifth symphony came about during a time of intense political persecution. The interpretation of this piece has been hotly debated since its premiere, as many saw it as a criticism of the then dictator, thinly veiled behind exuberant adoration. While we may never know the true meaning behind the composition, one thing is for sure: Shostakovich’s orchestration and thematic development create an extraordinary piece that has continued to mystify listeners and scholars to this day.

University of Maryland School of Music

Jan 19, 2025

Double Reed Day 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5: UMD Symphony Orchestra • IN-PERSON

Mar 1, 2025

Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5: UMD Symphony Orchestra

Mar 2, 2025

Symphonic Stories: UMD Wind Orchestra

Mar 2, 2025

Symphonic Stories: UMD Wind Orchestra • IN-PERSON

Dec 9, 2024

Student Degree Recital: Mare Lennon B.M. or B.M.E senior piano recital

Dec 9, 2024

UMD Percussion Ensemble Concert

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