Whether it’s about physical motion or rallying for a cause, music has the ability to reflect or even inspire movement in our culture. Join the Maryland Community Band as we explore a short selection of works linked through a common thread of movement.
Open to all students interested in film production, Maryland Filmmakers Club produces 6-10 short films every semester. Discover works by campus-based filmmakers and learn how you can get involved.
Inventive, hyper-contemporary, and unique, the TEMPO 72-Hour Composition Project gives UMD School of Music composition students 72 hours to create new music. Hear the outcome of this composition challenge as the graduate student-run contemporary music ensemble TEMPO performs these pieces.
Featuring student spoken word artists from Terpoets and the TOTUS program, this showcase sparks dialogue and action around identity, social justice and lived experience. TOTUS, named after the Latin word for “whole,” is a credit-bearing experience that allows UMD students to explore marginalized identities and silenced voices in and through poetry to spark dialogue and action around identity, social justice and lived experience. Hear the voices of TOTUS alumni as they perform original spoken word pieces.
Classically Dope is a musical collaboration between DC-based rapper Konshens the MC, his band, and wind quintet Wavelength Winds. This fusion of hip-hop and classical music bridges the gap between these two performing worlds. The collaboration began in 2016 with the 2015-2017 School of Music Fellowship Wind Quintet, Daraja Ensemble, and continues now with Wavelength Winds.
UMD’s very own Hip-Hop Orchestra started as two friends performing on the tables of the University of Maryland’s very own dining hall. Now, with myriad performances under their belts, including two at The Kennedy, HHO takes the Grand Pavilion Stage to kick-off the 2018 NextNOW Fest.
It's a festival within a festival! Experience the music of local musicians and learn from those who have began to find their own path in the music industry. This festival within a festival features a collection of artists based in College Park, as well as individuals that have seen success in diverse areas of the music industries. This event also offers insight into UMD students are doing to advance the arts and live music scene.
Friday, September 7
The UMD Stand-Up Comedy Club brings you an hour of nonstop laughter as fellow Terps and professional comedians get on stage to present you their best material. Hosted by Jenny Mandl and featuring comedians Matty Litwack, Denise Taylor, and Wendy Wroblewski.
Unwind with some tunes by UMD jazz professors. A seriously fun study in jazz, this concert features Chris Vadala on saxophone, Gerry Kunkel on guitar, Tom Baldwin on bass, Jon Ozment on piano, and Mike Kuhl on drums.
It’s a dance party, but with a twist! Armed with a set of wireless headphones, listen to one of two live DJs, both playing totally different musical styles. This silent dance party is surreal, bizarre, and outrageously fun! Headset pickup begins at 8:30PM.
Please Note: There will be a bag check at the entrance to The Clarice. To make the process go more smoothly, we encourage that attendees leave backpacks and large purses at home.
