Internationally celebrated as a vibrant ambassador for music and an inspiring artistic leader, Ms. Falletta has conducted many of the world’s finest orchestras. Her program with the NOI Philharmonic includes Edward Elgar’s In the South and Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony.
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The immensely creative Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista has collaborated with some of the greatest musicians on the planet. His own ensemble is a wild, unstoppable world beat percussive band that blends untamed percussion, tap dance, martial arts, samba, jazz, rock and funk. The musicians hail from all over the world, wear wild costumes and frequently leave their instruments to break into spontaneous dance. Join us for a special family-friendly performance by this popular band preceded by hands-on musical activities for kids and parents. Lunch will be provided.
Milk x Honey is a monthly performance series held at the MilkBoy ArtHouse. Hosted by the University of Maryland's Terpoets, this series strives to create a safe community for the creators of all medias and curate a unique artistic experience by showcasing the exceptional talent in the College Park area! Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Join us for an artist talk and reception for Trail & Tribe, the newest exhibit at MilkBoy ArtHouse, featuring work by Korey Richardson.
Korey Richardson is a painter and printmaker, creating work that includes themes related to history, popular culture and identity. His structures, compositions and figures are inspired by the traditional expression and connection to the study of the African Diaspora and is also stylistically inspired by street art.
Dynamic dance team presents the 2018 Rip the Floor Competition! Enjoy a night of amazingly talented showcasing and competing teams on April 15, 2018.
The TDPS New Play Workshop is an opportunity for actors to work with a director and playwright on the development of a brand new 10-minute play over the course of one week,culminating in a staged reading for an audience. Students will not be asked to memorize the scripts because the playwright will be rewriting throughout the week. Instead, students will bring their own creativity and generous collaboration into the room and contribute to the development of a brand new character and story.
Join UMD School of Music professors Mark Hill, Joey Grimmer, Erich Heckscher and Special Guest Artist and Clinician William Winstead for a day of inspiring and informative masterclasses, performances, and discussions at the University of Maryland Double Reed Day Workshop.
The day will include faculty and student performances, master classes, presentations on instrument maintenance, and availability of vendors of instruments and musical supply.
Sweat meets the dance floor in this exciting evening of contemporary ballet and hip-hop dance. Featuring nationally-recognized, DC-based contemporary ballet Dissonance Dance, Culture Shock DC, UMD's Phunktions Dance Company, and Ngoma Center for Dance's youth ensemble, ME is a show molded by urban living and music. A musical revue in structure, ME celebrates life experiences through the music of current and past musical artists.
An eclectic mix of solo and ensemble performances that showcase the incredible range and diversity of student talent at the School of Music.
A 2017-2018 University of Maryland School of Music Artist in Residence and 2016 Richard Tucker Award Winner, soprano Tamara Wilson appears in recital with pianist Justina Lee. Wilson explores the works of Fanny Mendelssohn, Marx, Debussy, Fauré, Copland and Barber in the premiere of her song recital program, “Weightless Dreams."
