Experience the sights, sounds, and rhythms of Korean percussion — Samulnori!
Samulnori is an ensemble of four percussion instruments: an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong. This exhilarating contemporary form of Korean music will be performed by the UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble. In addition, director Sebastian Wang will be accompanied by trained professionals who will perform some of the great repertoire of Samulnori.
New works, as well as breathing new life into music, give young instrumentalists and singers the opportunity to learn from living composers, collaborate with them and gain insight into the compositional process. This concert features original works by UMD student composers, including solo, chamber and electroacoustic performances.
UMD’s most popular choral ensembles present an evening of eclectic repertoire ranging from Renaissance madrigals to Barbershop arrangements.
Traditional Hawaiian culture with a modern sensibility comes to life when Kekuhi and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole take the stage. Their chameleonic vocals vault through various registers and timbres from bass to witchy contralto rasp to sweet soprano. This award-winning, internationally touring mother and transgender daughter duo perform exquisite ’oli (chants), mele (songs) and stories.
In the final round of the annual competition, students compete for the opportunity to perform as soloists with the UMD Symphony Orchestra.
Finalists perform 15- to 20-minute excerpts of a concerto or concert piece for an independent jury panel.
After the jury deliberates, a winner, runner-up and second runner-up will be announced.
Small chamber groups of students perform 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.
Which School of Music student will be the next featured soloist with the UMD Symphony Orchestra?
In the preliminary round of the annual UMSO Concerto Competition, students perform excerpts of a concerto or concert piece for an independent jury panel. A select number of competitors are advanced to the final round where a winner, runner-up and second runner-up are announced.
Now in its 15th year, the annual High School Choir Invitational puts the future of choral music in the spotlight as talented area high school choirs gather for a vibrant evening performance.
Swing with the UMD jazz combos as they play new tunes arranged by UMD jazz students and beloved standards. Attend both nights — each performance features a different program.
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.
