Maryland Winds

The Department of Music presents Maryland Winds, a professional concert band based in Howard County that exists to bring world-class wind band music to the residents of Maryland. Their professional musicians and conductor perform at the highest levels while sharing their love of music with students, music educators, and enthusiastic audiences through clinics, masterclasses, and public performances on par with the world’s finest performing ensembles. Their program, entitled Dances Around the World, will feature a cornucopia of dance music by Julie Giroux, Jodi Blackshaw, Philip Sparke, Jim Colonna, Kevin Day, Michael Gandolfi, a work by Vincent Youmans arranged by Dmitri Shostakovich, and a work by Basemeny Jaxx arranged by Brian Sadler.

Maryland Winds will be guest conducted by Michael Votta, Jr., who has been hailed by critics as “a conductor with the drive and ability to fully relay artistic thoughts” and praised for his “interpretations of definition, precision and most importantly, unmitigated joy.” Ensembles under his direction have received critical acclaim in the United States, Europe and Asia for their “exceptional spirit, verve and precision,” their “sterling examples of innovative programming” and “the kind of artistry that is often thought to be the exclusive purview of top symphonic ensembles.” He currently serves as Interim Director of the School of Music at the University of Maryland where he holds the rank of Professor and also serves as Director of Bands.

$20 general admission, $17 seniors, $10 non-UMBC students, $5 UMBC students. Tickets will be available late January 2025.

Linehan Concert Hall is easy to visit, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information.