The popular River Concert Series, which takes place each summer at St. Mary’s College of Maryland overlooking the St. Mary’s River, comes to a close on Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22. The two-day finale features not only concerts on the main stage at 7 p.m., located on the college’s townhouse greens, but also Find out more »
Assistant Professor MacLeod Discusses Haitian Slam Poetry
In May 2017, George MacLeod, assistant professor of international languages and cultures, French, appeared on the Haitian radio station Signal FM to discuss his ongoing project on slam poetry and memory in contemporary Haiti. At the invitation of the Haitian slam duo HD Symphony (comprised of Samuel Emmanuel and François Shelo), MacLeod appeared on the Find out more »
Pianist Brian Ganz’s Performance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, February 8
Chopin Etudes and “Musical Gardening” The Musical Equivalent of Time Lapse Photography St. Mary’s City- January 30 – St. Mary’s College of Maryland Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will present his only full length recital of the semester on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall on the College campus. The program will feature works of the youthful Find out more »
David Froom’s composition “Nightsongs” premiers in March
Professor of Music David Froom’s “Circling,” one of his most frequently performed compositions, was performed at the International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, VA, on Jan. 6. The performers were the Perrine/Utley Duo, who are heads of the saxophone departments at Cleveland State University and Vanderbilt University. The premiere of his composition, “Nightsongs,” for clarinet and Find out more »
Handel’s “Messiah” to be performed by SMCM Chamber Singers
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland chamber singers with orchestra under the direction of Larry Vote, professor of music, will perform Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. The concert will be held in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road. The event is free and open to the Find out more »
Classical Meets Jazz in an Unexpected Way
On Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, the Clazzical Project blends classical music with jazz renditions, along with humorous “anecdotes” about each piece designed to educate and entertain. The event will also feature performances by St. Mary’s College students. The program is free and open to the Find out more »
From the Mouths of Musicians
The River Concert Series is an annual music event that takes place at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Featuring the Chesapeake Orchestra under the musical direction of Jeffrey Silberschlag, the concert has a range of musical performances from serious classical composition to contemporary to jazz. Each year, St. Mary’s College music students apply to be Find out more »
Student Spotlight Q&A: River Concert Series Musician Nathaniel Silberschlag
Interview conducted by Sarah Jablon Each year the River Concert Series at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, led by Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra, features some of our most talented student musicians. Among the student musicians participating in this year’s River Concert Series is Nathaniel Silberschlag, who performed as a horn soloist during the Find out more »
Chesapeake Orchestra Student Members
Every summer St. Mary’s College student musicians are able to become student members of the Chesapeake Orchestra, directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag. As members, the students perform alongside seasoned musicians during the popular River Concert Series. To prepare for the concerts, students practice on their own and with the orchestra twice per week. Before the start Find out more »
Southern Maryland’s Highly Anticipated River Concert Series Returns
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the program for the 16th Annual River Concert Series. The popular, family-friendly music festival will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening starting at 7 p.m. (grounds opening at 5 Find out more »
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