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.
National Festival Orchestra: French Horn Masterclass with William VerMeulen
William VerMeulen, Principal Horn of the Houston 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.
NextNOW Fest 2016: Idea Submission Form
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., 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.
Express yourself. March 18, 2016
Baltimore: Change 101 Now Enrolling
This blog post is by Chelsey McLaughlin, a senior theatre major.
Baltimore photo by Stan Barouh
Heavy Metal Parking Lot: Exhibition, Film Screening and Discussion
When aspiring filmmakers Jeff Krulik and John Heyn visited the Capital Centre parking lot on May 31, 1986, they had little more in mind than to document a fan scene at full peak. What they ended up creating was a cult film now considered among the greatest rock documentaries of all time. Just under 17 minutes long, Heavy Metal Parking Lot features local heavy metal fans expressing their enthusiasm for Judas Priest before the band performed in concert that night. Thirty years later, the film continues to resonate with fans around the globe.
Express yourself. March 9, 2016
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