Usually positioned at the back of the orchestra, members of the percussion section move center stage to reveal the colorful, melodic potential of their instruments in this striking concert of contemporary music.
Andrea Brown, music director
For its season finale concert, the UMD Wind Ensemble presents a performance of works that explore renewal and hope. From a new perspective on the legends behind The Engulfed Cathedral originally explored by Debussy, to a new setting of songs from an 1835 songbook, this concert shows the depth of wind ensemble repeirtoire and virtuosity.
Mariana Corichi Gomez, conductor
Nuria Shin, soprano
Olivia O'Brien, mezzo-soprano
Jonas Rimkunas, tenor
Anthony Anderson, bass
J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program. This performance will feature Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62.
Join us for this family favorite jazz concert marking the end-of-year finale for the UMD School of Music’s jazz ensembles! From classic standards to contemporary interpretations, experience the energy and groove that only live jazz can deliver.
Under the direction of I Nyoman Suadin, the UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents an evening of traditional Balinese music. The ensemble takes its name from Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. The gong kebyar style percussive instruments used by this ensemble were built by I Wayan Beratha, a leading instrument maker, composer, performer and teacher in Bali.
Steven Bailey, music director
Drop in for some light opera in The Clarice's expansive indoor Grand Pavilion. This afternoon audience favorite offers a casual preview of the Maryland Opera Studio’s scene study performances scheduled for the following week.
Please note that this event has been cancelled.
Celebrate the new music being created right here at Maryland! Featuring original compositions by UMD School of Music student composers, new music recitals range from solo to chamber works and often include electroacoustic performances and multimedia presentations.
UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble
Sebastian Wang, music director
Experience the vibrant beat of samulnori under the direction of Sebastian Wang. This modern incarnation of traditional Korean folk music celebrates harvest time and provides a lively soundtrack to dancing. The ensemble is comprised of four types of percussion instruments—an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong—each representing a natural element: rain, clouds, lightning and wind, respectively.
An evening of eclectic repertoire that will be sure to inspire! Join us in sharing the immense power of many voices joined together as one! The evening concludes with excerpts from Carl Orff’s stirring choral masterwork Carmina Burana.
Repertoire to be announced closer to the performance.
Directed by Kyoko Okamoto, the UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features elegant music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument. Koto music reflects the quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature. The concert will also feature the Washington Toho Koto Society.
