Kaleidoscope of Bands

The Kaleidoscope of Bands is a festive, family-friendly concert presented by the UMD School of Music at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The evening brings together three of the school's ensembles—the University Band, the Maryland Community Band, and the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band—for what the page describes as a crowd-pleasing extravaganza. The marching band serves as the grand finale, and the overall program is upbeat, lively, and designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. Program selections have not yet been announced, so the exact repertoire will be revealed closer to the performance date.

When: Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8:00 pm.

Showtimes: A single performance begins at 8:00 pm Eastern Time.

Tickets: Regular admission is $30 plus a $5 booking fee; students and youth tickets are $10.

Lineup: University Band, Maryland Community Band, and Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: No age restriction is listed; the event is described as fun for the entire family.

Venue: Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, with reserved seating.

Live stream: The performance will be available via live stream.

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

Note: Program details are to be announced.