UMD Honor Band Concert

The University of Maryland Bands presents its fourth annual Invitational Honor Band concert, bringing together student musicians from high schools across the DMV area. After a weekend of rehearsals, the participants perform in concert under the direction of the University of Maryland Bands’ conducting team.

When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Showtime: 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free; no tickets are required.

Venue: Dekelboum Concert Hall at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Admission: General admission

Directors: Dr. Michael Votta Jr., Director of Bands; Dr. Andrea E. Brown, Associate Director of Bands; and Dr. Craig Potter, Assistant Director of Bands

Program: The concert features students from high schools throughout the DMV area following a weekend of rehearsals with the University of Maryland Bands.

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