McDaniel College, founded in 1867 and nationally recognized as one of 40 “Colleges That Change Lives,” is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences. Its personalized, interdisciplinary, global curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student.
(see more)McDaniel College, founded in 1867 and nationally recognized as one of 40 “Colleges That Change Lives,” is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences. Its personalized, interdisciplinary, global curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student.
McDaniel College Choir Students Perform at Carnegie Hall
Members of the McDaniel College Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 27.

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2022 May 31
McDaniel College Students Perform in Gospel Choir Concert
McDaniel College students perform in the Gospel Choir Concert on Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Under the direction of music lecturer Shelley Ensor, the concert features traditional and contemporary gospel music.

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2022 May 4

McDaniel College Students Perform in College Band Concert
McDaniel College students perform in the College Band Concert. The performance is Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. It is free and open to the public.

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2022 May 3

McDaniel College Students Perform at Jazz Night
McDaniel College students perform during Jazz Night on Thursday, May 5. Directed by Tim Jenkins, music lecturer at McDaniel, Jazz Night features diverse styles of jazz, including classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, Funk, Jazz-rock, and classic blues.

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2022 May 3

McDaniel College students performed in Student African Drum Ensembles
The McDaniel College Department of Music presented a performance by the Student African Drum Ensembles on Thursday, April 28. The Student African Drum Ensembles are under the direction of McDaniel music department faculty Pape Demba "Paco" Samb, a "Senegalese Griot," or West African historian, storyteller, singer, poet, dancer, and/or musician.

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2022 May 2
McDaniel College's A Cappella Ensemble performs
McDaniel College's A Cappella Ensemble, the premier vocal ensemble at McDaniel, performs under the guidance of Kyle Engler, senior lecturer in music, on Monday, May 2, at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The event is free and open to the public.

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2022 Apr 27
McDaniel College Students Perform in Singing on Stage
McDaniel College students perform selections from renowned operas and Broadway musicals during Singing on Stage on Sunday, May 1, at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public.

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2022 Apr 27
McDaniel Seniors Showcase Work in Annual Senior Capstone Exhibition
Works by graduating art students at McDaniel College are highlighted in the Senior Capstone Exhibition titled "explorations of 14 emerging artists." The exhibition, which runs Thursday, April 28-Friday, May 13, features a range of media, from traditional two- and three-dimensional approaches, to digital and new media.

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2022 Apr 27

McDaniel College Theatre Arts students performed in "Out Of Time," a devised theatre piece, April 20-23 at McDaniel
McDaniel College Theatre Arts presented "Out of Time," a devised theatre production, April 20 through April 23 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.

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2022 Apr 25

McDaniel College Students Performed in the April 24 College Choir Concert
McDaniel College students performed in the College Choir Concert on Sunday, April 24, at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance was titled "Spring Renewal" and featured music from diverse locales and historical eras.

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2022 Apr 25
McDaniel College Students Exhibit in Honors Art Exhibition, "Impressions of Individualism"
McDaniel College's Department of Art presents "Impressions of Individualism," the college's annual honors art exhibition, Monday, March 21-Friday, April 1, in Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall. An artists' reception will be held Thursday, March 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with artist talks beginning at 6 p.m. McDaniel students exhibiting their work are Kaylen Buschhorn, Laurel Conover, Ezerae Ham, Laura Midkiff, Liz Mince, and Leah Wilder.

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2022 Mar 16
McDaniel student Haley Arnold performs with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra
McDaniel College student Haley Arnold peforms with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 30, 3 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The concert is free and open to the public. The orchestra is composed of McDaniel students and music faculty, Carroll Community College students and music faculty, and community musicians. Senior music lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick directs the orchestra with Carroll Community College's Cindy Rosenberg serving as assistant director.

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2022 Apr 25
McDaniel College Students Performed in Student Solo Recital
McDaniel College students performed in the Student Solo Recital on Friday, April 22. The recital featured a selection of vocal and instrumental soloists performing a variety of music spanning from classical to contemporary.

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2022 Apr 25

McDaniel College Presents Sherlock! The Musical
McDaniel College Theatre presents "Sherlock! The Musical," directed by senior adjunct lecturer in theatre arts Julie Herber. Alison Shafer serves as musical director.

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2022 Feb 23

McDaniel student Haley Arnold performs with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra
McDaniel College student Haley Arnold peforms with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The concert is free and open to the public. The orchestra is composed of McDaniel students and music faculty, Carroll Community College students and music faculty, and community musicians. Senior music lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick directs the orchestra and Anthony Shields serves as guest concert master.

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2021 Nov 22

McDaniel College students perform in Jazz Night concert
McDaniel College students perform with the McDaniel Jazz Ensemble during Jazz Night on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The McDaniel Jazz Ensemble will perform styles of jazz representing classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, funk, jazz-rock, and classic blues. Tim Jenkins, music lecturer, directs.

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2021 Nov 22
McDaniel College students perform in the College Gospel Choir concert
McDaniel College students perform in the winter Gospel Choir concert on Sunday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Wesminster, Md. It is free and open to the public. In addition to traditional and contemporary gospel music, the program will also feature spirituals. The choir is under the direction of Shelley Ensor, with Alice Dorsey serving as accompanist.

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2021 Nov 22
McDaniel students performed in Student Solo Recital
The Student Solo Recital held on Friday, Nov. 12, at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md., featured vocal and instrumental soloists performing a variety of music.

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2021 Nov 22

McDaniel College students perform in the College Choir "Music to Heal a Broken World" concert
McDaniel College students perform in the College Choir's "Music to Heal a Broken World" concert on Sunday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., in Baker Memorial Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public. The choir is under the direction of Kyle Engler, with Peggy Brengle serving as accompanist.

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2021 Nov 19

McDaniel College students perform in the College Band concert
McDaniel College students perform in the College Band concert on Friday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick directs the band, which features nearly fifty students, faculty members, band alumni, and community musicians. The band has a vast repertoire and performs everything from classical to pops.

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2021 Nov 19

McDaniel students perform in African Drum Ensemble
McDaniel College students perform in the Student African Drum Ensemble on Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in the Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The Ensembles are under the direction of McDaniel music department faculty member Pape Demba "Paco" Samb, a "Senegalese Griot," or West African historian, storyteller, singer, poet, dancer, and musician.

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2021 Nov 15
McDaniel College students perform in "The Importance of Being Earnest"
McDaniel College students perform in "The Importance of Being Earnest" at the college. Performances are Wednesday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.

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2021 Nov 5
McDaniel College students performed in Student Solo Recital
McDaniel College students performed in the Student Solo Recital on Friday, Nov. 5, at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md.

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2021 Nov 11
McDaniel College Students Performed in "Hand to God"
Students performed in the college's production of the play "Hand to God" by Robert Askins. Performances were September 30-October 2 in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College. "Hand to God" is an irreverent, occasionally shocking, and perpetually hysterical romp that explores ideas of faith, morality, and human nature. Tad Janes, artistic director of the Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick, Md., was the guest director for the production. Assistant professor Shana Joslyn was the scene, light and sound designer and adjunct lecturer Melissa Gilbert was the costume and puppet designer. Stage Manager was senior Nicholle D'Anna, an English-theatre arts dual major from Essex, Md.

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2021 Oct 4
McDaniel College Senior Nicholle D'Anna of Essex was Stage Manager for "Hand to God" Performance
Nicholle D'Anna of Essex, a senior with a dual major in English and Theatre Arts, was the stage manager for the college's production of "Hand to God." Performances were September 30-October 2 in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College. Written by Robert Askins, "Hand to God" is an irreverent, occasionally shocking, and perpetually hysterical romp that explores ideas of faith, morality, and human nature. Tad Janes, artistic director of the Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick, Md., was the guest director for the production. Assistant professor Shana Joslyn was the scene, light, and sound designer and adjunct lecturer Melissa Gilbert was the costume and puppet designer.

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2021 Oct 4

Graduating Seniors Showcase Work in McDaniel College Senior Art Exhibition
Works by graduating art students at McDaniel College are highlighted in the McDaniel College Senior Art Exhibition 2021.

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2021 Jun 8

McDaniel College Students Performed in the McDaniel College Gospel Choir Concert
McDaniel College students performed in the McDaniel College Gospel Choir Concert, which was held virtually through YouTube Premieres on the McDaniel College YouTube channel.

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2021 Jun 3
McDaniel College Students Performed in the McDaniel College Band Concert
McDaniel College students performed in the McDaniel College Band Concert, which was held virtually through YouTube Premieres on the McDaniel College YouTube channel.

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2021 Jun 3
McDaniel College Students Performed with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra
McDaniel College students performed with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra. The performance was held virtually through YouTube Premieres on the McDaniel College YouTube channel.

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2021 Jun 3

McDaniel College students performed in the McDaniel College Choir and A Capella Ensemble Concert
McDaniel College students performed in the College Choir and A Capella Ensemble Concert on Sunday, April 25 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Due to COVID-19, the performance was only open to the campus community.

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2021 Apr 28