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Andrea Brown, music director

Born from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer Jolley’s Questions to Heaven evokes the cosmos in an expansive soundscape that brings outer space to the concert hall. What begins as a quiet and contemplative solo line quickly gains momentum, bursting with nebulous color as the piece takes off. This work is a testament to and celebration of humanities collective accomplishments, and our ability to find beauty and connectedness even in isolation.

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UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band
Mark Williams, music director

Celebrate the season with classic jazz staples and timeless holiday tunes! This concert brings together three of the UMD School of Music's phenomenal jazz ensembles for a night of festive cheer.

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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. 

Please note that this performance has been cancelled.

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Sebastian Wang, music director

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.

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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.