Xtreme Teens Rising Star Vocal Showcase
Come see talented Prince George's County youth ages 10-17 compete vocally for cash prizes.
Make a Mask! Pre-show crafts with Arts on a Roll
Participate in fun, pre-show crafts with Arts on a Roll! Make a mask of your favorite character from the Peter and the Wolf story and take it with you to the orchestral performances at 3PM and 5PM.
Arts on a Roll is a program of the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation.
National Orchestral Institute Open Rehearsal: Teddy Abrams, Conductor
Ever wondered what happens in the rehearsals before the concert? Here's a unique opportunity to hear the National Orchestral Institute in rehearsal with conductor Teddy Abrams. We have opened our choir loft seating and stage boxes so you can hear every note!
As a courtesy to the musicians, please arrive early and be seated prior to the start of the rehearsal. Late seating to the choir loft and stage boxes will occur during orchestra breaks and at the discretion of the usher.
National Festival Institute Open Rehearsal: Osmo Vänskä, conductor
Ever wondered what happens in the rehearsals before the concert? Here's a unique opportunity to hear the National Orchestral Institute in rehearsal with conductor Osmo Vänskä. We have opened our choir loft seating and stage boxes so you can hear every note!
As a courtesy to the musicians, please arrive early and be seated prior to the start of the rehearsal. Late seating to the choir loft and stage boxes will occur during orchestra breaks and at the discretion of the usher.
Storytime with Daraja Ensemble (OFFSITE)
For their last recital of the 2015-16 season at UMD, Daraja explores the variety of ways short-story, fairytale, or poetry could be incorporated within the wind quintet medium. The first half of the concert is devoted for the two top prizewinners in Daraja’s first ever Composition Competition held in March of 2016, Ray Fields and Eric Pazdziora.
Express yourself. April 30, 2016
Express yourself. April 28, 2016
A Musical Renewal: Thoughts from a Maryland Community Band Member
This blog post is by David Wagner, clarinetist and member of the Maryland Community Band.
Maryland Community Band photo by Ken Rubin
Salt of the Earth: Peril and Puppets
This blog post is by Chelsey McLaughlin, a senior theatre major.
Puppet Cinema photo by Yair Meyuhas