John Cage and the Prepared Piano
Pianist Eliza Garth will explore the origins of the prepared piano, prepared-piano effects, and techniques for preparing a piano properly.
This lecture includes short performances of music for prepared piano.
Enchanted Piano: Cowell, Crumb and Cage
Pianist Eliza Garth explores extended techniques at the piano, investigating works by Cowell, Crumb and Cage.
SFJAZZ Collective premieres The Music of Chick Corea and New Compositions on October 12 at the Clarice Smith Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Sarah Snyder
ssnyder3@umd.edu
(301) 405-8151
All-Stravinsky Program Features Ritual, Memorial and a Struggle Between Good and Evil, September 24 at 8PM
Michael Votta Conducts the UMD Chamber Singers and U.S. Army Field Band at Clarice Smith Center
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CONTACT: Sarah Snyder
ssnyder3@umd.edu
(301) 405-8151
A Midsummer Night's Dream September 27-30 at Clarice Smith Center
Theatre Collaboration Combines Two Cultures, Two Languages in One Powerful Performance
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CONTACT: Missy McTamney
mmctam@umd.edu
(301) 405-8102
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!
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