College Band Concert
Musical selections by contemporary composers, including several holiday selections, directed by Senior Lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Theatre Seminar Room - GRRM, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Lab.
Dangersauce Show: The Winter Spectacular
Third and final dangersauce performance of the semester!
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lewis Hall of Science - Lhs Decker Auditorium - DECK.
Westminster Symphony Orchestra Concert
Senior lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick directs the orchestra, composed of McDaniel and Carroll Community College students, as well as Music faculty and community musicians.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Theatre Seminar Room - GRRM, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Lab.
Common Ground Downtown presents Walt Michael & Co.
Considered to be a virtuoso of tremendous influence in the revival of the hammered dulcimer, Walt’s wide repertoire ranges from old-time Southern Appalachian, to Celtic, to breathtaking original compositions. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist and he has recorded fourteen albums and instructional videos, appeared at the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe and the UK. His music has been heard on ABC-TV, NBC's Tonight Show, Broadway, BBC, TNN, CBC, OLN and PBS. Walt has composed and performed collaboratively with both the Pilobolus Dance Theater and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He was the musical producer, composer and recording artist for the Outdoor Living Network’s documentary, Cowboy 101, which premiered in October 2004. In 2005 he collaborated with 5-time Tennessee State Fiddle Champion Jim Wood to produce two instrumental albums featuring his signature hammered dulcimer artistry. His music figures prominently in the feature length…
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Carroll Arts Center.
McDaniel Gospel Choir Concert
Traditional and contemporary gospel music with surprise selections, directed by Senior Adjunct Lecturer Shelley Ensor.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Lab.
Common Ground on the Hill presents the Seldom Scene
Fifty-three years into a legendary career, much has changed about The Seldom Scene, starting with the venerable progressive bluegrass quintet’s various lineup iterations over time. But even as band members have stepped in and out of various roles, what’s most important is what hasn’t changed: an undeniable knack for blending both old and new music and traditions without sacrificing what makes either potent and durable. Their current iteration is a true blue lineup: guitarist mandolin player Lou Reid, bassist Ronnie Simpkins, banjoist and fiddler Ron Stewart, dobro player Fred Travers, and guitarist Clay Hess.
All tickets $40. Available at the gate or online at https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/concerts/all-concerts.
This concert is presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Council.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Carroll Arts Center.