Ever wondered what happens in the rehearsals before the concert? Here's a unique opportunity to hear the National Orchestral Institute in rehearsal with conductor Manuel Lopez-Gomez. We have opened our choir loft seating and stage boxes so you can hear every note!
Take a musical journey from Latin America to New York City with Sonia De Los Santos! Hailed by Billboard as “one of the Latin Children’s music artists you should know,” Sonia’s family-friendly music reflects on her experiences growing up in Mexico, moving to another country, learning about other cultures, and in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage.
This universal story brings messages of joyful community music-making and cultural bridge-building, sure to inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds.
Gail Williams is an internationally recognized hornist and brass pedagogue. She was associate principal with the Chicago Symphony from 1984 until her retirement in 1998. For this evening event, she leads a masterclass with musicians from the National Orchestral Institute. Get an insider's view on the training each NOI musician receives during their time at the festival.
Jennifer Ross, Principal Second Violin of the Pittsburgh Symphony leads a masterclass with musicians from the National Orchestral Institute. Get an insider's view on the training each NOI musician receives during their time at the festival.
Students of viola professors Katherine Murdock and Daniel Foster perform works by Bach, Bridge, Elgar, Popper, Piazzola and more.
For one night only, we turn the spotlight on our guest faculty as they perform an eclectic program of chamber works featuring Jeff Thayer and Jennifer Ross, violins; Stephen Wyrczynski, viola; and Jeffrey Turner, double bass.
Program:
Mozart: Divertimento K 138, F major
Dvorak: Terzetto
Johann Strauss arr. Alexander Graf
Fruhlingssteimmen
Feuerfest Polka
Forward Motion Dance Company is a student run organization, founded on contemporary dance, committed to the art of self-expression through movement. FMDC provides a place for dancers of all genres to grow, learn and create while strengthening each member's love of dance and diversity. We believe in offering all members the opportunity to choreograph and perform many different styles of dance including contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and ethnic/ cultural, so that they may explore their unique interests and talents while uniting with other members over a common passion for dance.
Join Lindsey Kasabian ’03 for a workshop about casting and entering the professional job market in New York City and Los Angeles. She will offer a brief lecture about her theatre experience at UMD and her decision not to pursue professional acting, but instead find alternative routes to remain the industry. She will offer advice on networking and finding job opportunities in NYC and LA, and she will break down the intricacies of navigating the television business.
The Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry was established to honor the memory of its namesake, creator of the world famous Muppets. This year, four TDPS students have been selected for this prestigious award. Their puppetry work will be showcased in this performance.
“The Milkman of Human Kindness” by Mark Costello
Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.
Want to try out your own performance chops? Show up and sign up! Just looking for a night of entertainment from some of the most talented students in the metro area? Simply take a seat and enjoy the show.
