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Music and Community Concerts

Each year, Arts for All and campus partners present inspiring concerts that bring the University of Maryland community together.

American Anthems: Reflecting on the Nation's 250th Anniversary

Arts for All and the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) presented a concert on Maryland Day 2026 in honor of the United State's 250th anniversary. From songs that carry people through hard times to the anthems that unite people across differences, this program explores the melodies woven into the fabric of American life — and the communities that made them.

Music and Community: Reflections on Hope and Home

Arts for All and the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) presented a collection of music and poetry by University of Maryland students, faculty and alumni on November 6, 2024. Held on the anniversary of the first Music and Community event Arts for All and ARHU organized last year in response to the Israel-Hamas war, this year's Music and Community program uses the arts to express a wide breadth of human experience that can move us and encourage us to find hope and greater empathy as we navigate very challenging times.

The Power of Music: A Community Conversation

Arts for All, the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) and the School of Public Policy hosted a community conversation to bring us together through music and reveal our common ground on April 10, 2024. We explored how different cultures and identities approach difficult moments through music. Moderated by ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan, the conversation featured live performances and poetry readings by members of the University of Maryland and guests from the Jerusalem Youth Chorus.

Music and Community In Response to War

Arts for All at the University of Maryland, along with the School of Music and The Clarice, presented a free concert on November 6, 2023 in response to the ongoing violence in the Middle East. It was organized to provide space for reflection, mourning the lives of innocent people lost to violence and a way to support each other in community.