New music examining local and global societal structures in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the territory rebounds from a devastating hurricane season.

A celebration of the 110th anniversary of the UMD Bands and ten years of the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra under the direction of Michael Votta, featuring alumni of the conducting studio as guest conductors and Walsum competition winner Quinn Dizon's Dark Nebula. The concert will also include music by Tomasi, Dizon, Krenek, Borodin, Takemitsu, Hindemith and Bernstein.

Program:

Under the leadership of newly appointed Associate Director of Bands Andrea Brown, the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble (UMWE) serves as a training ground for talented young wind players. With a focus on student performers, UMWE presents an exciting season of the best traditional and contemporary wind ensemble literature.

Program features John Mackey's Frozen Cathedral

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.

Directed by Dr. Lee Hinkle, the University of Maryland Percussion Ensemble performs chamber music composed primarily for percussion and mallet instruments. Repertoire of historical importance is performed along with contemporary works, transcriptions of classical works and repertoire involving solo instruments with the ensemble.

At a chamber music concert, ensembles showcase gorgeous tone and vivid emotion. This faculty-curated program features exceptional ensembles from the UMD School of Music’s chamber music program.

Chamber music is at the core of the School of Music’s curriculum. The leadership and communication skills essential to its performance, when applied to large ensemble settings, empower musicians and lead to  outstanding performances.