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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is where artists, arts scholars, students and arts administrators collaborate to spark inspiration and build a better future for the arts. The Clarice presents programs that advance the learning and research of students and faculty.

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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

8270 Alumni Drive College Park, MD 20742-1625

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El Ciclón

2026-05-01T19:30:00.000
2026-05-01T22:00:00.000

Cuban-Venezuelan-American playwright Yara Travieso's new musical El Ciclón is a unique and innovative musical production combining cinema with live theater, telling the story of a woman stranded with her car in the swampy south during a harsh storm.

Student performers from a previous season performance of the Gamelan Concert

Gamelan Concert: UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati

2026-05-01T20:00:00.000
2026-05-01T21:30:00.000

UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents an evening of traditional Balinese music.

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El Ciclón

2026-05-02T14:00:00.000
2026-05-02T16:30:00.000

Cuban-Venezuelan-American playwright Yara Travieso's new musical El Ciclón is a unique and innovative musical production combining cinema with live theater, telling the story of a woman stranded with her car in the swampy south during a harsh storm.

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El Ciclón

2026-05-02T19:30:00.000
2026-05-02T22:00:00.000

Cuban-Venezuelan-American playwright Yara Travieso's new musical El Ciclón is a unique and innovative musical production combining cinema with live theater, telling the story of a woman stranded with her car in the swampy south during a harsh storm.

UMD Symphony Orchestra on stage.

Beethoven's Ninth: UMD Symphony Orchestra with UMD Concert Choir

2026-05-02T20:00:00.000
2026-05-02T22:00:00.000
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El Ciclón

2026-05-03T14:00:00.000
2026-05-03T16:30:00.000

Cuban-Venezuelan-American playwright Yara Travieso's new musical El Ciclón is a unique and innovative musical production combining cinema with live theater, telling the story of a woman stranded with her car in the swampy south during a harsh storm.

UMD Chamber Singers on stage.

Spring Choral Showcase: UMD Chamber Singers

2026-05-03T19:30:00.000
2026-05-03T21:30:00.000
Student members of UMD Choral Activities inside the UMD Chapel

Spring A Cappella Concert: Voix de Chanson & Freundemusik

2026-05-04T20:00:00.000
2026-05-04T21:30:00.000

UMD Choral Activities' two student-led a cappella ensembles Voix de Chanson, formerly Femmes de Chanson, and FreundeMusik, formerly MännerMusik, present an array of familiar standards and exciting new arrangements.

Students from the UMD University Orchestra performing

Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5, "Reformation": UMD University Orchestra

2026-05-05T20:00:00.000
2026-05-05T22:00:00.000

The UMD University Orchestra closes the 2025-26 season with a performance of Mendelssohn's profound fifth symphony.

Jazz musicians from UMD performing in dramatic, dim lighting

Final Jazz Showcase: UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band

2026-05-06T19:30:00.000
2026-05-06T21:30:00.000

Join us for this family favorite jazz concert marking the end-of-year finale for the UMD School of Music’s jazz ensembles!

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Minimalist Chamber Music Recital

2026-05-08T16:00:00.000
2026-05-08T18:00:00.000

Students from across the School of Music come together for a chamber performance of minimalist works.

The Living Earth Show.

UMD Wind Orchestra with The Living Earth Show

2026-05-08T20:00:00.000
2026-05-08T22:00:00.000

Based out of San Francisco, guitarist Travis Andrews and percussionist Andy Meyerson perform as The Living Earth Show (TLES).