New Music at Maryland Concert

This UMD School of Music concert highlights contemporary compositions and new works by Maryland-affiliated composers. The program is built around original pieces by student composers, with performances ranging from solo works to chamber settings. In addition to acoustic performances, the evening may include electroacoustic and multimedia presentations, offering a view into the diverse and experimental directions being explored by the school’s composition community.

The event takes place in Gildenhorn Recital Hall at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public, with no tickets required, and seating is general admission.

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

Price: Free; no tickets required.

Venue: Gildenhorn Recital Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland.

Admission: General admission seating.

Lineup: Original compositions by UMD School of Music student composers, presented as solo or chamber works and sometimes incorporating electroacoustic and multimedia elements.

Accessibility: The Clarice provides wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted listening devices, sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or can be requested at least six weeks in advance.