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 Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works.
Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier: UMD Symphony Orchestra
Experience Richard Strauss’ lush and romantic suite that captures the charm of 18-century Vienna, performed alongside Gabriella Ortiz’s irresistible Antrópolis and Alfred Schnittke’s Concerto for Piano and Strings.
The Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works.
The University Band, Maryland Community Band and Mighty Sound of Maryland come together for this crowd-pleasing extravaganza.
Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite
Set to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s interpretation of the Tchaikovsky score, this high-energy reimagining of The Nutcracker Suite gives a dash of tradition with an explosive toe-tapping twist.
Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite
Set to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s interpretation of the Tchaikovsky score, this high-energy reimagining of The Nutcracker Suite gives a dash of tradition with an explosive toe-tapping twist.
The Chuck Brown Band, fronted by Chuck’s son Wiley Brown, brings to life the hypnotic, danceable tunes of Go-Go, the genre created by the late Chuck Brown (“the Godfather of Go-Go”).
Agrupación Señor Serrano: Birdie
Birdie reflects on the two realities that share the same frame: those who enjoy a life of leisure and those who must flee danger, war and economic uncertainties.
Agrupación Señor Serrano: Birdie
Birdie reflects on the two realities that share the same frame: those who enjoy a life of leisure and those who must flee danger, war and economic uncertainties.
Piano extraordinaire Garrick Ohlsson has established himself around the world for his technical prowess and unparalleled interpretation. In particular, he has become noted for his unforgettable performances of the Romantic repertoire.
The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz and minimalism.
Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
The Spring MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Kevin Carroll and Jamie Chen.