Temple shines the spotlight on the fraying of public life and the growing reality that people participate in institutions less and less. Through the language of Indian Dance and Hip-Hop culture, Chitra Subramanian will explore the experiences and stories of her South Asian immigrant journey. She will also showcase the limitless ways in which Hip-Hop continues to transform, inspire and unleash untapped talent and power.
This new dance and music project examines ainihi (“identity” in Hausa) and alteridade (“otherness” in Portuguese) based on the traditions of Nigeria and Brazil. Multidisciplinary artists Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene, Pablo Regis and Kate Spanos collaborate to look for both universality and cultural specificity in shared movements and rhythms. This work includes new and traditional songs and dances, a carnival-style parade, an audience feedback session and an artist discussion.
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.
For the first time in two decades, the School of Music brings this classic beacon of the holiday season to the University of Maryland. Glorious and powerful, experience Handel’s music through the combined power of the UMD Chamber Singers, members of the UMD Symphony Orchestra and student and alumni soloists all led by Edward Maclary. Featuring the much-loved “Hallelujah Chorus,” proceeds from this holiday favorite will benefit School of Music student scholarships!
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled, click here for more information.
After a year of deconstructing their craft and sculpting it from the ground up, Maryland Opera Studio (MOS) first-year students are paired in operatic scenes from a wide variety of repertory. Accompanied only by piano and minimal props, these performances give our young artists a chance to shine in the purest of forms.
From the Icelandic rockstar Björk’s Overture to Dancer in the Dark to Florent Schmitt’s joyful Dionysiaques, enjoy a dynamic evening of modern masterworks for wind orchestra.
Two of the School of Music’s world music ensembles share the stage in this combined concert. The UMD Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents traditional Balinese gamelan music played in the kebyar style, which means “to flare up” or “burst open.” This percussion music from the Indonesian island of Bali showcases complex interlocking rhythms often performed in tandem with the delicate motions and multifaceted expressions of Balinese dance. The UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument.
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J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances by students, faculty, staff and community friends led by conductors in the graduate program. Conducted by Matthew Goinz, this performance will feature Alles nur nach Gottes Willen (Everything According to God's Will Alone), BWV 72.
The School of Music’s finest bands come together for a crowd-pleasing extravaganza. Featuring University Band, Community Band and the grand finale — the Mighty Sound of Maryland (MSOM) Marching Band! It’s an upbeat, lively show you don’t want to miss. The program will include the holiday favorite Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, “Troika” from Lieutenant Kijé Suite by Serge Prokofief and the biggest hits from the MSOM's performances at this season's football games.
Five choirs, brass quintet and organ bring the joy of the holiday season to life with carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and goodwill. Program highlights include Benjamin Britten's Chorale After an Old French Carol, Levente Gyöngyösi's Gloria Kajoniesis with guest violinists James Stern and Myles Mocarski and an arrangement by S. Hatfield of Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle, which originated from the Provence region of France in the 17th century. Then sing along to the beloved David Willcocks carols.
