International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella

Varsity Vocals is the home of student a cappella since 1995. We give college and high school singers the opportunity to interact, compete, learn from each other, get feedback from the pros, and perform in fantastic venues around the globe. Each season, the ICCA & ICHSA bring together nearly 500 a cappella groups and thousands of singers from schools around the globe. The ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal at Dekelboum Concert Hall is one of 5 Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal Events. The top two groups from this event will go on to compete in the ICCA Mid-Atlantic Semifinal.

NOI Alumni Spotlight: Nick Platoff, San Francisco Symphony

Alumni Spotlight 

For over 30 years, NOI has been a training ground for orchestral musicians on the precipice of their professional careers. NOI alumni occupy positions in nearly every major American orchestra as well as numerous positions in premier service bands. Many others are teachers, college professors and arts administrators.

Tine Thing Helseth Masterclass

Join Tine Thing Helseth and UMD musicians for a masterclass featuring solo and chamber repertoire for brass. This event is free and open to the public and will be followed by an informal reception in the School of Music lobby.

Ballet Company M: The Nutcracker

Ballet Company M is proud to present a rendition of Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.

With the help of her Nutcracker, the audience will travel with Clara from her mother's holiday party, through a beautiful snow storm and into the magical Land of the Sweets.

String Solstice

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore presents the regions' finest youth string orchestras in a concert featuring classics and new works. Music by Handel, Bizet, Bach, Mozart, Piazzolla & young new composer Alistair Coleman.

Arts Drop-In

College Park Arts Exchange is bringing their classic Arts Drop-In series to MilkBoy ArtHouse! Every second Sunday of the month this fall, adults and kids alike are welcome to take part in fun arts projects facilitated by arts specialist Aaron Springer.

Bring the family, take a seat, order brunch and get started on your project. You'll leave MilkBoy ArtHouse will a full stomach – and an artistic memento from your experience!

Seating and capacity are limited. Project supplies are provided at no cost, but we encourage you to purchase brunch and support MilkBoy ArtHouse!

Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra

The new Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra (BCJO) is a 17-piece big band founded by baritone saxophonist Brad Linde and co-directed by Linde and Joe Herrera. The BCJO presents a variety of music from big band literature and features some of the District's best musicians. From its April 2010 debut until March 2016, the BCJO performed every Monday evening at the Historic Bohemian Caverns on U Street.

MilkBoy ArtHouse offers full dinner and bar service. Advance ticket purchase and early arrival is suggested to guarantee seating.

Creative Spirits: Pints and Prints

Skip your standard happy hour! Presented in partnership with Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, this series offers a unique opportunity to try your hand at various art forms in a low-pressure, relaxed environment. Bring a friend, grab a drink and get creative!

Choro das 3

Choro das 3 is a vibrant and virtuosic all-female instrumental ensemble. These three young, talented sisters play in seamless harmony, carrying on the rich tradition of Brazil’s first popular music Choro. Choro das 3 is a family-based band composed of three sisters: Corina (flutes), Lia (7 string acoustic guitar) and Elisa (mandolin, clarinet, banjo, and piano) with their father, Eduardo (pandeiro).

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