Festival of Lessons & Carols: UMD Choral Activities

ABOUT THE EVENT

Jason Max Ferdinand, music director

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.

Kaleidoscope of Bands • LIVESTREAM

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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 • IN-PERSON

ABOUT THE EVENT

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.

Fall Choral Showcase • IN-PERSON

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The Howard County Youth Orchestra comes together with University Chorale and the UMD Chamber singers for a performance of Beethoven's beautiful and timeless Mass in C. This concert will also feature the Howard County Gifted & Talented Chorus, and will close with a performance of the inspiring You'll Never Walk Alone by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.

PROGRAM

To be announced.

Thanks for Everything, Don: A Tribute to Donald Hunsberger Featuring the Star Wars Trilogy: UMD Wind Orchestra • LIVESTREAM

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Michael J Votta, JR., music director

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.

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