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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School of Music Fellowship Ensemble: Atria String Quartet
The School of Music's Fellowship String Quartet, Atria Quartet, presents a recital of works by legendary and contemporary composers.
Steelpan Experience: Music, Culture, and Community
Join us on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm for an engaging Steelband Interactive Workshop as part of Do Good Month and National Public Health Week at UMD. Come experience the joy of making music while celebrating culture, creativity, and health!
Faculty Artist Series: All Hands on Deck! A Celebration of Piano Duets
Faculty from our renowned piano division come together for a celebration of some of the finest piano duets ever composed.
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students.
Conductors' Concert: UMD Symphony Orchestra and Wind Orchestra
The UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra combine for this concert led by
members of the graduate conducting studios.
Music For All: Concert Band Festival
The University of Maryland School of Music and Associate Director of Bands Andrea Brown, in partnership with Guilford Park High School Director of Bands Eric Posner and Music for All, are hosting the third-annual Mid-Atlantic Concert Band Festival.
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students.
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students.
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students.
Spring Piano Division Showcase
The UMD School of Music’s prestigious and highly selective Piano Division showcases its talented students in this semesterly performance of solo and collaborative works. Repertoire will be announced closer to the performance.
Punk Resistance: Zines and Counter-Culture Activism
Join the University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) and the UMD Libraries for an event celebrating the vibrant legacy of D.C.’s punk and indie zine culture.