McDaniel College

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

McDaniel College students performed in the McDaniel College Band Concert, which was held virtually through YouTube Premieres on the McDaniel College YouTube channel.

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

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.

McDaniel College students perform in the McDaniel College Student African Drum Ensemble on Thursday, April 29. The virtual performances can be viewed through a livestream at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. The Student African Drum Ensemble is 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/or musician.

McDaniel College students perform in radio play "Twisted Tales of Poe," which is based on the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Directed by theatre arts faculty member Gene Fouche, the performance will be broadcast on McDaniel College's student-run radio station, Green Terror Radio (WGTR), on Friday, April 30 and Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.

McDaniel College's student honors exhibition features a variety of work virtually from two senior Art students. Titled "Reconstruct and Memorialize: Identity in Impressions," this virtual exhibition runs through Thursday, April 15.

McDaniel College's student honors exhibition features a variety of work virtually from two senior Art students. Titled "Reconstruct and Memorialize: Identity in Impressions," this virtual exhibition runs through Thursday, April 15.