Stravinsky's "Mass"

Stravinsky was, first and foremost, a composer of ritual music. His earliest works involved secular and pagan rituals drawn from the culture of his native Russia.

One of Stravinsky's only works written without a commission, Mass was instead a product of spiritual necessity.

UMD Choirs: Family Weekend Concert

A fall showcase for UMD Choirs featuring a variety of musical styles and composers.

The warm acoustics of Memorial Chapel will ring with the choral sounds of old masters and new in this free concert for the entire University community.

An Evening of LAUGHTER, PRAISE & LOVE

Have you been Stressed Out? Overwhelmed? Do you need Relief from the Grief?

If you have answered yes, then we have the show for you. Come and enjoy an evening of Laughter, Praise and Love!

Bringing the Praise through Laughter is the Laugh Doctor Comedian Gayle Tyree Hall, Dancing the Praise, Minister Majorie Gorham, Singing the Praise, Special Guest, the Legendary Evangelist Dorothy Norwood and Sharing the Love Special Host Cortney Hicks (Majic-102.3).

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE

In her speech, Making a Difference, Dr. Goodall, will bring her audience into the world of the Gombe chimpanzees — from her early observations and experiences to the latest news and stories from the field.

Bach Cantata 2

The Bach Cantata Series is dedicated to exploring the more than 200 extant cantatas by the great master through informal performances by students and friends of the UMD Choral Activities.

Join us in the Clarice Smith Center’s Grand Pavilion to experience this unique tradition!

Preceded by a rehearsal in Room 2201, 12:15PM–1PM. All singers welcome!

Bach Cantata 1

The Bach Cantata Series is dedicated to exploring the more than 200 extant cantatas by the great master through informal performances by students and friends of the UMD Choral Activities.

Also known as "The Coffee Cantata", "Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht" is a satirical work, poking fun at coffee as a 17th and 18th century vice in trading cities like Leipzig, where the cantata was premiered at Gottfried Zimmerman's coffeehouse.

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