Henson Awards Showcase 2023

Join us in person at The Clarice! Please note that this performance will not be livestreamed.

The talented student recipients of the Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry perform AND present their funded projects.

The School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies hosts an annual competition and recipients are awarded funds to create a puppet project or performance. The Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry was established by Jane Henson '55 to honor the memory of Jim Henson '60, creator of the world famous Muppets. 

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Composer Reading: American Brass Quintet

Join us in person at The Clarice! Please note that this performance will not be livestreamed.

Following their Sunday matinee recital, the American Brass Quintet reads new works by UMD School of Music student composers.

Support for This Performance

This performance is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

School of Music Fellowship Ensemble: Thalea String Quartet

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Thalea String Quartet is thrilled to be sharing Seven Miniatures—a collection of short works for string quartet and electronics that celebrates neurodiversity through music. The works are composed by different artists, who were brought togther through Xenia Concerts and National access Arts Centre's sound.colLab program, a unique co-creation project that celebrates neurodiversity through music.

Faculty Artist Series: Jessica McKee, piano

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Faculty member Jessica McKee presents a recital of works by the 3 B's: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. This recital will also feature Professor of Violin David Salness and Associate Professor of Cello Eric Kutz.

Program:

BlackLight Summit: Emerging Artist Lab Presentation

About the Event

Enjoy works in progress by the members of our 2022-23 Emerging Artist Laboratory. The BlackLight Summit's Emerging Artists Laboratory creates opportunities for performance, networking, mentorship and professional experience. Artists in our Lab share a passion for radical reimagining, Black excellence, artistic integrity and challenging artistry.

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