UMD School of Music students vie for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the UMD Symphony Orchestra in the final round of this annual competition. Finalists perform 15- to 20-minute excerpts of a concerto or concert piece for an independent jury panel. Following the jury’s deliberation, a winner and runners-up will be announced.
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Piano Division students perform solo and collaborative works at Gildenhorn Recital Hall.
Berwyn Ballet School at The Old Parish House (Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park) — ballet performances.
CPAE Yoga — Yoga session at Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park.
Bluegrass Fiddling with Bebe Bluementhal (School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park) — Bebe Bluementhal teaches essential techniques and concepts of bluegrass fiddling each month.
Fall Chamber Music Showcase (Dekelboum Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center) — Student chamber music recitals present a broad range of styles and repertoire in a fresh, lively manner.
University Chorale and UMD Chamber Singers perform a mix of classical and contemporary works under alumnus Jason Max Ferdinand at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Open mic night at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center offers a monthly stage for poems, scenes, monologues, songs, dances, and other performances.
Yeison Landero performs his signature cumbia accordion style, honoring his grandfather’s legacy, at the Kay Theatre in College Park.
Swedish R&B artist CORTEX delivers intimate songs with lush production at Songbyrd Music House.
Toosii performs at the Howard Theatre, delivering his emotionally resonant, melodic hip‑hop storytelling live.
UMD Wind Ensemble performs American composers' works, including Kallman's An American Tapestry and Thomas' Mother of a Revolution!, under direction of Andrea Brown at Dekelboum Concert Hall.
Live cumbia performance by Yeison Landero, candy, dancing, games, prizes, and a kids costume contest at Langley Park Community Center, all ages.
