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Festival of Lessons & Carols: UMD Choral Activities at Memorial Chapel

Jason Max Ferdinand conducts the UMD choirs at memorial chapel.

Festival of Lessons & Carols: UMD Choral Activities at Memorial Chapel

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Music | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, December 5, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm UMD Memorial Chapel

About the Event

Jason Max Ferdinand, music director

UMD Choral Activities rings in the holidays with its Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition now in its 24th year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to perform carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and bring the joy of the season to life. This event takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel.

This event is exempt from standard discounts, including but not limited to packages, promo codes and free ticket offers.

About UMD Choral Activities

Led by choral conducting alumnus Jason Max Ferdinand D.M.A. ’15, UMD's choral program is internationally regarded and offers students a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras. In addition to on campus performances, the UMD Concert Choir participates in collaborations with both the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at premier venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

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About the Event

Jason Max Ferdinand, music director

UMD Choral Activities rings in the holidays with its Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition now in its 24th year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to perform carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and bring the joy of the season to life. This event takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel.

This event is exempt from standard discounts, including but not limited to packages, promo codes and free ticket offers.

About UMD Choral Activities

Led by choral conducting alumnus Jason Max Ferdinand D.M.A. ’15, UMD's choral program is internationally regarded and offers students a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras. In addition to on campus performances, the UMD Concert Choir participates in collaborations with both the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at premier venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

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Regular: $25

Seniors: $15

A $5 booking fee applies to online and phone purchases.

Students & Youth: $10

Note for day-of event: All sales and ticket pickups will be available only at the Memorial Chapel starting at 7PM. (Tickets may not be purchased or picked up from The Clarice ticket office on the day of the event.)

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