The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Kaleidoscope of Bands

Fri, December 1, 2023 • 8PM
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!

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Nehprii Amenii: Food for the Gods

December 7-9, 2023
A multimedia performance installation about “human value,” Food for the Gods is a three-part expression of rage and indifference inspired by the killings of Black men.

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Rita Sloan Plays Messiaen: UMD Wind Orchestra

Fri, December 8, 2023 • 8PM
Rita Sloan is acknowledged internationally as a leading teacher of piano, collaborative piano and chamber music and joins UMWO for their final performance of 2023, featuring Olivier Messiaen's Oiseaux Exotiques.

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Now on Sale: Search Party & Queens of Sheba!

The Clarice is thrilled to present Inua Ellams's one-man production of "Search Party" and Jessica L. Hagan’s sharp and funny choreopoem "Queens of Sheba" in partnership with New York's celebrated UNDER THE RADAR festival.

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Next Events

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 . 7:30PM

Kreativity End of Semester Showcase
Fri, Dec 1, 2023 . 7:30PM to 9:30PM

Piano Division Showcase
Fri, Dec 1, 2023 . 8:00PM

Kaleidoscope of Bands • IN-PERSON
Fri, Dec 1, 2023 . 8:00PM to 10:30PM

Kaleidoscope of Bands • LIVESTREAM

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The BSO comes to The Clarice!

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Clarice and the School of Music have announced a groundbreaking partnership in 2023-24 featuring extraordinary performances, unique educational experiences and meaningful community engagement.
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Marin Alsop & NOI Philharmonic at 2024 Ravinia Festival!

NOI+F fellows will work with and perform alongside students from El Sistema-inspired youth orchestras at the 2024 Ravinia FestivalⓇ, conducted by NOI+F Music Director and Ravinia’s Chief Conductor Marin Alsop.
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