Saxophone Symposium

Join the University of Maryland Saxophone Studios for a night of saxophone repertoire.  Both the Jazz and Classical saxophone studios will be presenting a concert of exciting works spanning a wide range of genres.

Cello Masterclass with Darrett Adkins

Cellist Darrett Adkins coaches UMD cello students on their solo and chamber repertoire. Adkins has appeared as soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic, Tochio Soloisten, National Symphony of Brazil, Suwon Philharmonic, and the New Hampshire, North Carolina, Greenwich, and Monadnock Music Festival orchestras. Adkins joined Juilliard faculty in 2002 and the Oberlin Conservatory faculty in 2003.

Pre-Concert Lecture: Music Nationalism in World War 1

One of the causes of World War I was nationalism, which was a growing force at the turn of the twentieth century.  During this time, nationalism was also present in classical music, and composers often quoted folk or popular tunes.  In this pre-concert lecture, we will explore some of the popular tunes that are used in the program and examine how music can be nationalistic.

NextNOW Fest 2016: Idea Submission Form

Be Steadwell

Be Steadwell (NextNOW Fest 2015) photo by Dylan Singleton

Do you have an existing project or an idea for an experience that you think would be great for NextNOW Fest? Do you know about an exciting and interesting alumnus or local artist that we should check out? Are you excited about the NextNOW Fest and want to participate in its planning and execution?

We are seeking ideas for performances, activities, visual arts and food experiences to offer at NextNOW Fest 2016.

Deadline extended: Apply by Friday, May 26, 2016!

NextNOW Fest 2016: Alumni Commissioning Project Interest Form

invoke String Quartet and Joseph C. Phillips, Jr.

invoke String Quartet and Joseph C. Phillips, Jr., a past commissioned alumnus

As The Clarice is dedicated to educating and presenting the generation of artists and creative innovators, the NextNOW Fest Alumni Commissioning Project supports the creation of new work from alumni of the UMD School of Music (SOM) and UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) to be performed at NextNOW Fest.

Deadline extended: Apply by Friday, May 27, 2016!

New Dances Showcase

New Dances is a free showcase of UMD's talented dance students and groups presented by Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity and sponsored by Pepsi. Enjoy a free afternoon of fun, quality dance performances and support UMD dancers.

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