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December at CSM
December at CSM
Giving Tuesday
December 2
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Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series: Stacy Sneed (Children's Author)
Tuesday, December 2, 4:30 - 6 p.m. La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Writing Center (Room 211)
Stacy Sneed is a highly accomplished children's author, passionate advocate, and community leader based in Maryland. Her initiatives have earned recognition from respected publications, including Empeccable Magazine, Afro-American Newspaper, National Black Guide Media, and Southern Maryland News. Additionally, her message has been featured on prominent media platforms such as WHUR-96.3 FM, Praise 104.1 FM, and the WBGT-Gospel Network.
As a children's author, Sneed is committed to fostering compassion and acceptance in young readers. Drawing upon her personal experiences with bullying, depression, and the challenges of being different, she dedicates herself to inspiring children and others through her messages of kindness, inclusivity, and empathy. She is the author of the "Sandcastle Crabman" series, which includes the "Sandcastle Crabman Activity Coloring Book,"
In addition to her work as an author, Sneed is a dedicated advocate for Sarcoidosis awareness, mental health, and homelessness. As the founder of the nonprofit organization Women of Life Changing, Inc., she empowers individuals through support services, workshops, scholarships, and community initiatives. Sneed's latest book, "Sandcastle Crabman," is a testament to her dedication to promoting inclusivity and self-acceptance. When she's not writing, Sneed enjoys cooking on her culinary YouTube platform, "Party Foods by Chef Stay," reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
About the Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series
This is a monthly series for students, staff, faculty, and community members in which we bring local writers to the Writing Center to discuss writing processes. Events will occur on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Writing Center.
Winter Chorale Celebration
Thursday, December 4, 7:30 – 10 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building)
Directed by Siobhan Maguire, CSM’s two choral groups, the Chorale and the Chamber Choir will perform a variety of vocal styles for small and large vocal ensembles. The Chorale consists of students and community members interested in a basic choral experience, while the Chamber Choir focuses on specific forms of music literature designed for small choral ensembles. Their annual fall concert will feature a variety of music celebrating the winter season.
Tickets: $5
Big Band Holiday Jam
Friday, December 5, 7:30 – 10 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
Solid Brass, directed by Randall Runyon, is a jazz ensemble consisting of CSM students. community members, and active and retired members of military bands. For their annual fall concert, they will perform holiday favorites as well as jazz and pop standards.
Tickets: $5
Latin Ensemble Concert: ¡Caliente!
Saturday, December 6, 7:30 – 10 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
Ritmo Caché is CSM’s Latin Music Ensemble and is directed by Dr. Stephen Johnson. The ensemble consists of CSM students and community members who have a love of musical styles as varied as salsa, cha-cha-chá, Latin jazz, and Latin rock. This year’s fall concert will future pieces written and arranged by CSM music faculty and members of the CSM Composers’ Club.
Tickets: $5
Dance Performance: ‘A Musical Wonderland’
Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 – 10 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
This year's winter concert will feature music from the musicals and artists we love, during the most wonderful time of the year.
Tickets: $5
Student Honors Recital
Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 – 9 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
CSM’s Student Honors Recitals occur at the end of the fall and spring semesters and feature students nominated by their private instructors. The recitals feature a variety of instrumental and vocal performers in styles ranging from traditional classical music to popular music.
Benny Morgan Concert Series: Sahun Sam Hong, piano
Saturday, December 13, 2 – 4 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103/104/105
Praised as an “artist of enormous prowess” (Verbier Festival Newsletter) with “lots of clarity, confidence, and wisdom” (New York Concert Review), pianist Sahun Sam Hong brings his colorful style and riveting energy to the solo, chamber, and concerto stage.
Sahun Sam Hong was the winner of the 2017 Vendome Prize at Verbier and received second prize at the 2017 International Beethoven Competition Vienna. He was also a recipient of a 2021 American Pianists Award and a finalist in the 2018 International German Piano Award and 2017 American Pianists Awards.
At the age of 16, Sahun Sam Hong graduated magna cum laude from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance, studying with John Owings. He also studied for six years with Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Free Admission
Southern Maryland Concert Band: ‘Something Different’
Saturday, December 13, 7:30 – 10 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
The Southern Maryland Concert Band, directed by David Monk, is a community-based concert band comprised of amateur and professional community members and CSM music students.
Tickets: $5
College Closed for Winter Break
December 23- January 5