Second Season features original works created, performed and produced by students.
Finding Space Between
By Emily Ames and Amber Lucia Chabus
Influenced by the writings of feminist theorists like bell hooks, Simone de Beauvoir and Susan Bordo, Finding Space Between seeks to explore the construction of women and the spaces we inhabit.
i'm just trying to stay here
By Les Gray
Join students from the School of Music's piano division for a recital of solo and collaborative works.
Join Tine Thing Helseth for a conversation about the evening's program, moderated by School of Music Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Massey.
Join Stefan Jackiw and Jeremy Denk for a conversation about the evening's program, moderated by School of Music Ph.D. candidates in musicology.
The Unity Mural project brings students and faculty from Bowie State University and University of Maryland College Park together to create a mural that takes a stand against divisiveness and reflects upon themes of peace, justice and unity. This collaboration presents an opportunity for the students to spark a dialogue and call to action for our community.
Infused with the passion of flamenco, the funky irreverence of Latin rock, the smooth syncopation of jazz and the mathematical precision of classical music, La Manta turns traditional Mexican music on its head. In this texturally diverse fusion performance, the group hums with Mexican pride while showcasing its wide range and buoyantly energetic sound. Join us for a special family-friendly performance by this popular band from Veracruz preceded by craft activities for kids and salsa dance lessons for parents. Lunch will be provided.
The Omer Quartet, the School of Music's new graduate string quartet fellows, performs works by Schubert, Haydn, Bartók and Mozart in their debut performance at the University of Maryland.
BeyondMeasureLLC presents Can You SEE Me? The Second Annual Women, Leadership & Race Summit. This is a platform designed to create dialogue that strengthens race relations, promotes diversity and educates about the importance of inclusion. This year, the brilliant Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden provides education about racism and its impact on women of color. Shorter-Gooden was University of Maryland's First Chief Diversity Officer, and she is the co-author of "Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America."
Thomas Moore, a specialist in new music for the piano, performs Morton Feldman's Triadic Memories, an expansive work for solo piano that the composer described as the "biggest butterfly in captivity."
Moore has earned international acclaim for his performances, lectures and recordings. He is known in particular for his interpretations of the works of John Cage, Morton Feldman and Christian Wolff. Moore's performances can be heard on Neuma Records, Chen Li Music, 10 West Records, O.O. Discs, and Spectrum Records.
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Morton Feldman:
Join acclaimed sound engineer and hip hop artist Irko and special guests for a lively and informative conversation about building a career in the hip hop industry. Moderated by Nick Arnold, co-founder of Terrapin Record Label, and featuring a performance by UMD's Al Maralen.
