UMD Gamelan Saraswati
The complex interlocking rhythms of Balinese music on percussive instruments, the myriad expressions and the delicate motions of Balinese dance unite in the UMD Gamelan Saraswati.
In addition to the UMD Gamelan, the Balinese Gamelan of the Indonesian Embassy under the direction of Nyoman Suadin will perform and will be joined by Gamelan Gita Semara from Gettysburg College, under the direction of Brent Talbot.
UMD Percussion Ensemble Concert
Usually positioned at the back of the orchestra, the percussion section moves center stage to reveal the colorful, melodic potential of their instruments in this striking concert of contemporary music.
Honors Chamber Music Recital
This concert showcases exceptional ensembles of the UMD School of Music’s chamber music program, as selected by faculty.
Brahms Symphony No. 1: UMD Repertoire Orchestra
UMRO presents Brahms's monumental Symphony No. 1. The program also features a concerto appearance by UMD horn professor Gregory Miller and a world premiere by recent UMD alumnus composer Ross Wixon.
The University of Maryland Repertoire Orchestra is a unique all-campus orchestra that is open to music majors, non-music majors and members of the University of Maryland community.Led by graduate conducting students at UMD, the orchestra prides itself on a wide range of projects, collaborations and repertoire.
Opera Scene Study
After a year of deconstructing their craft and sculpting it from the ground up, Maryland Opera Studio 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.
UMD Wind Ensemble: Star Wars Trilogy
The UMD Wind Ensemble introduces audiences to new works for wind band, and continues its tradition of performing some of the most respected works in the repertoire. In UMWE's final concert of the season, John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy is featured.
Outdoor Big Band Finale
Bring a picnic to The Clarice and celebrate Spring with the UMD jazz ensembles in their outdoor Big Band Finale. As one of UMD jazz’s most popular concerts, the Big Band Finale drives you along with infectious energy and flair.
UMD Koto Ensemble and Toho Koto Society
The quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature are revealed in the music of the UMD Koto Ensemble.
Opera al Fresco
A casual preview of the Maryland Opera Studio’s scene study performances in The Clarice's expansive Grand Pavilion.
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