Masterful Strings: Masterclass with Hai-Ye Ni
School of Music cello students refine their repertoire with feedback from Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Cellist Hai-Ye Ni.
Presented by the School of Music, Masterful Strings is a lively series of masterclasses and discussions that feature renowned string artists sharing their expertise in string pedagogy and performance.
Masterful Strings is funded in part by The Tretter Distinguished Faculty Fellowship in Violin and the Barbara K. Steppel Memorial Faculty Fellowship in Cello.
Shostakovich Symphony No. 6
Shostakovich's misunderstood and difficult Symphony No. 6 is paired with Berlioz's picturesque song cycle Les nuits d'été. UMRO is joined by UMD voice professor, soprano Carmen Balthrop. UMRO will also perform Samuel Adler's Summer Stock in celebration of the composer's 90th birthday.
UMD Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
The UMD Wind Ensemble introduces audiences to new works for wind band, and continues its tradition of performing some of the most respected works in the repertoire.
Program:
- Peter Mennin: Canzona
- Leslie Bassett: Lullaby for Kirsten
- Michael Daugherty: Bells for Stokowski
- Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
University & Community Band Concert
The University Band and Community Band share an evening of traditional and contemporary wind band music.
Conducted by UMD alumnus Bill Sturgis and UMD Assistant Director of Bands Eli R.Osterloh, this concert will be an exciting evening for the whole family! Children and adults who are thinking of starting to play an instrument are sure to be inspired.
Spring Chamber Jazz
Swing with the UMD jazz combos as they play both brand-new selections arranged by UMD jazz students and beloved standards. Attend both nights — each performance features a different program.
Chamber Music Showcase
School of Music student-artists perform a moving collection of chamber music repertoire for strings,woodwinds, brass and piano. The culmination of rehearsal and coaching during the spring semester, this concert is an integral part of coursework for UMD School of Music students and provides a glimpse into the training they receive for performing in major ensembles.
MUSIC IN MIND: Linda Mabbs - The Art of Song
UMD voice professor Linda Mabbs joins her colleague Justina Lee and others as she presents the first of two programs exploring the glorious variety of 19th- and 20th-century song repertoire.
TEDxLakeArtemesia
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. This is a TEDx event, where “x” stands for “independently organized event”.
Sirius Quartet: Composer Reading
UMD students in the School of Music will have their new works read by Sirius Quartet.