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Simone Dinnerstein and the Havana Lyceum Orchestra

In this remarkable cross-cultural concert, renowned American pianist Simone Dinnerstein and the Havana Lyceum Orchestra culminate a 3-day residency at the National Orchestral Institute + Festival.  These young orchestral stars from Cuba perform music from their US tour before joining with NOI musicians for the second half of the concert.  

Program:

Carlos Fariñas: Punto y Tonadas
W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in A Major, K. 488
          Simone Dinnerstein, piano
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet 
Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2

New Music at Maryland Concert

In a concert featuring original works by UMD student composers, young instrumentalists and singers are given the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with composers. This gives them insight into the compositional process and breathes new life into music. 

New Dances

New Dances is a great opportunity for students to present their creative work on stage, no matter how developed it is. New Dances is a fun, supportive and fulfilling experience for everyone!

Sonia De Los Santos

Take a musical journey from Latin America to New York City with Sonia De Los Santos! Hailed by Billboard as “one of the Latin Children’s music artists you should know,” Sonia’s family-friendly music reflects on her experiences growing up in Mexico, moving to another country, learning about other cultures, and in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage.

This universal story brings messages of joyful community music-making and cultural bridge-building, sure to inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds.

Open Masterclass with Gail Williams: National Orchestral Institute + Festival

Gail Williams is an internationally recognized hornist and brass pedagogue. She was associate principal with the Chicago Symphony from 1984 until her retirement in 1998. For this evening event, she leads a masterclass with musicians from the National Orchestral Institute. Get an insider's view on the training each NOI musician receives during their time at the festival.

Viola Extravaganza

Students of viola professors Katherine Murdock and Daniel Foster perform works by Bach, Bridge, Elgar, Popper, Piazzola and more. 

Guest Artist Chamber Music Recital

For one night only, we turn the spotlight on our guest faculty as they perform an eclectic program of chamber works featuring Jeff Thayer and Jennifer Ross, violins; Stephen Wyrczynski, viola; and Jeffrey Turner, double bass. 

Program: 
Mozart: Divertimento K 138, F major
Dvorak: Terzetto
Johann Strauss arr. Alexander Graf
    Fruhlingssteimmen
    Feuerfest Polka

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