Do Good Challenge Finals
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2019-20 Arts & Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series featuring Ruth E. Carter
Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter, whose career has spanned more than 35 years and 40 films, discusses how she uses costumes to tell stories about race, culture and politics. The winner of an Academy Award for her Afrofuturistic designs in Ryan Coogler’s 2018 blockbuster hit “Black Panther,” Carter was previously nominated for her work in Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad.” Carter will discuss her research process and share visual samples of her creations. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A.
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Faculty Artist Series: Matthew Guilford, trombone
Faculty trombone artist Matthew Guilford will present works by Frank Martin, Elliott Carter, Philip Glass, John Stevens and Eric Ewazen, performing on tenor and bass trombone. He will be joined by School of Music students and the UMD Trombone Choir.
Program:
Frank Martin: Ballade for Trombone and Orchestra
Elliott Carter: Retracing V for Trombone
Philip Glass: Diversions for Two Flutes and Bass Trombone
John Stevens: The Kleinhammer Sonata
Eric Ewazen: Capriccio for Bass Trombone and Trombone Choir
What is Love.....
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Taratibu Youth Association Presents "Black Genius"
This year TYA highlights BLACK GENIUS on the continent and in the diaspora. We recognize different facets of BLACK GENIUS from science, poetry, music, dance and politics. BLACK GENIUS can be seen in our daily lives but is not acknowledged as major contributions. TYA acknowledges and celebrates the Black Genius that surrounds and reminds us of our genius ancestry and heritage.
Maryland Lyric Opera presents Le Nozze di Figaro
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Renegade Series: Spektral Quartet
What does it mean to be a 21st century musician? How can you design your own musical path? What will your musical legacy be? During this discussion, the members of Spektral Quartet share their personal journeys after college and offer a model for a fulfilling musical life that incorporates elements of entrepreneurship, arts advocacy and community engagement.
Pre-Concert Discussion: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring: UMD Symphony Orchestra
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Join us for an intimate discussion in advance of the 8PM UMD Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.
Pre-Concert Discussion: Our Rights, and Nothing Less: UMD Symphony Orchestra
Join us for an intimate discussion in advance of the 8PM UMD Symphony Orchestra concert. This discussion with be moderated by student and UMD Symphony Orchestra violinist Madeleine Jansen, composer Maria Newman and UMD voice faculty and narrator Carmen Balthrop to discuss Newman's world premiere work Our Rights, and Nothing Less.
Post-Performance Q&A: Teatro y Su Doble
Learn more about the creative process of Teatro y Su Doble at this Post-Performance Q&A!
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