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.

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.  

Original Works Project

This evening features a number of one-act plays, all produced, written, directed, and acted by Weekday Players student artists. The Weekday Players are proud to support and foster original works, and are excited to showcase the many talents of its members.

Changing lives through diversity in the arts: NOI+F and The Sphinx Organization offer new Orchestral Futurist fellowship

NOI Spinx

Catalyst Quartet photo courtesy of The Sphinx Foundation

This year, the National Orchestral Institute + Festival is partnering with The Sphinx Organization to offer a newly created Orchestral Futurist fellowship. Slated to begin in May 2016, this unique opportunity combines administration, orchestral performance, festival curation and community engagement.

Learn more and apply for the fellowship.

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