ABOUT THE EVENT

UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band

This concert brings together the UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and the University Jazz Band in innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary jazz works. Repertoire will be announced closer to the performance.

NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds’ popular late-night series is back with Icelandic-Chinese jazz star Laufey! DECLASSIFIED performances go beyond the traditional orchestra concert by offering by offering great live music—both classical and contemporary—in a laid-back, casual setting. Come early and stay late for drink specials, live shows, karaoke, and more!

Join us in person at The Clarice or watch the livestream from the comfort of your home.

Presenting the music of now, the graduate student-led contemporary music ensemble TEMPO focuses on cultivating new music experiences in the community both within and outside of the standard concert hall.

Acclaimed in Europe’s contemporary music scene, Lugano Percussion Ensemble is based in its namesake city in Switzerland’s only majority-Italian-speaking Canton. Its first members were students at the Swiss Italian Conservatory (CSI/Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana) led by Professor Mircea Ardeleanu. It focused on contemporary music with a particular attention to the fusion of musical and theatrical language elements and a continuous sound research. The current ensemble includes one principal conductor, six percussionists and is often accompanied by an assortment of solo instrumentalists.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland showcases the versatility of our dynamic dancers with newly commissioned and existing classical and contemporary works.

This show uses dance to explore emotions and themes relevant to all of us presented through a medium that reaches beyond words.

Join us in person at The Clarice! Please note that this performance will not be livestreamed.

Acclaimed as one of the finest films ever made, Carl Theodor Dreyer’s silent 1928 film “La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc” chronicles the trial of Joan of Arc in the hours leading up to her execution. Actress Renée Falconetti’s haunting face channels the agony and ecstasy of martyrdom in a legendary performance that remains a landmark in the history of cinema. One of Britain’s most celebrated early music vocal ensembles, the Orlando Consort accompanies the film live with a deeply moving a cappella soundtrack featuring an extensive repertoire of music composed or performed during the lifetime of Jeanne d’Arc by Dufay, Binchois and their contemporaries. The UK’s The Guardian calls Voices Appeared “an exceptional achievement that reminds us just how potent the combination of silent film and live music can be.”

Formed in 1988 by the Early Music Network of Great Britain, the Orlando Consort rapidly achieved a reputation as one of Europe’s most expert and consistently challenging groups performing repertoire from the years 1050 to 1550. The Consort’s performances also embrace the spheres of contemporary music and improvisation: to date they have performed more than 30 world premieres and numerous collaborations.

University Chorale and UMD Chamber Singers team up to present an exciting variety of old and new, classical and contemporary choral selections. Repertoire to be announced closer to the concert.

This concert is live, in-person and livestream.

Experience the exquisite artistry of two world class dance companies in Move, Dance, Connect, a free joint performance featuring the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company and The Washington Ballet in a celebration of the 140th anniversary of Korea-US ties.

Symbolizing the deep personal and cultural ties between South Koreans and Americans, the companies will present original dance works that showcase their unique styles and creative inspirations through a conversation of movement.

Over the years, Washingtonians have been fortunate to witness with pride the extraordinary number of outstanding jazz groups that have sprung forth from our area. We have another bright star to get excited about, PHAZE II.” Bob Jenkins, Smooth Jazz 105.9.

Since 1997, PHAZE II has been providing Smooth and Funky Jazz sounds on the local music scene in the Washington, DC area, by honing its craft of delivering quality music to their listeners. PHAZE II has embarked on a journey to show the world the many talents that this jazz band has to offer.

Now, they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Praised for their “authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound,” The String Queens (TSQ) are a dynamic trio that inspires audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine through stirring musical experiences. With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque Era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that transport audiences through time and a multitude of musical genres.

Join GRIDLOCK Dance’s Artistic Director, Madeline Maxine Gorman, and company members for an Advanced Contemporary Jazz class on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 PM from July-September.. REGISTER HERE.

Designed for advanced movers, this fast-paced class fuses contemporary dance styles with jazz, modern, and improvisation. Each class will begin with a sweat-inducing warm-up and strength conditioning, progress into phrase work, and close with guided improvisation. Get your blood pumping, explore your artistry, and move in community with us.

REGISTRATION FEE: $15 per class

Note: This class is for advanced movers and appropriate for dancers aged 16 and older.

Join us for a show-stopping virtual performance by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. For over 40 years the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with spell-bounding performances that keep audiences coming back for more. Their repertory combines classical and contemporary modern works by Alvin Ailey, Elisa Monte, Milton Myers, Asadata Dafora, Dianne McIntyre, Matthew Rushing, Christopher L. Huggins, Ben Stephenson, Twyla Tharp, and others. The company is a diverse multiethnic troupe of well-trained, exciting, and skillful dancers.

Dallas Black Dance Theater African Dance Master Class June 24

WATCH HERE

Dancers learn modern and contemporary dance techniques and choreography to spark creative movement. Spaces are limited; advance registration is recommended.

For Ages: 13 -17
Master Classes are conducted on the Microsoft Teams Platform.

FREE

Click HERE to register.

Pianist Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. Bugnon, a renowned musician, composer, and bandleader in his own right, is also the nephew of legendary jazz and R&B trumpeter Donald Byrd. It’s no coincidence that Bugnon is embraced by a rhythm and blues/soul audience. His love of music was rooted in an appreciation and understanding of classic jazz and soul-based artists Horace Silver to Herbie Hancock; Thelonious Monk to Ahmad Jamal; and Art Blakey to Earth, Wind, and Fire. It’s easy to see why this is a performance you won’t want to miss! 

Kick-off the 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival and watch world-renowned performers as we welcome springtime to Washington, DC!

Celebrate the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States while enjoying spirited traditional and contemporary performances in the historic Warner Theatre, made possible by DENSO International America Inc.

Internationally acclaimed veterans of contemporary music, Sirius Quartet creates unforgettable musical events that combine exhilarating repertoire with unequaled improvisational fire. The group’s forward-thinking, multi-genre approach includes collaborations in post-rock, avant-jazz and electronic music. Having premiered works by the likes of Phil Kline, Uri Caine and Richard Einhorn, Sirius pushes beyond the conventional vocabulary of string instruments with bold, original works by its own members, incorporating improvisation, extended techniques and undeniable grooves. These conservatory-trained performer/composers shine with precision, soul and a raw energy.

Hamilton de Holanda is one of the most acclaimed Brazilian contemporary musicians, known for his tour-de-force compositions and stunning command of his instrument–the bandolim, or mandolin. “Virtuosic,” “brilliant”, and the “Jimi Hendrix of the mandolin” are some of ways that this musician who sets world audiences ablaze has been described.