Artistic Director Alexis Ward’s excitement is heartfelt. “I’m thrilled to share ‘A Feast of Carols’ with our community. The beautiful arrangements of these traditional carols bring a new, vibrant energy to melodies that people have cherished for centuries. It’s a joy to celebrate these timeless tunes in such a fresh and exciting way.” Chestertown concerts […]
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The Chester River Chorale (CRC) is overjoyed to release video recordings of the world premiere of composer Michael Rickelton’s “Gravity” for SATB choir, piano, and tuned water glasses. “Gravity,” based on the stunning poetry of Wendy Mitman Clarke, was commissioned by CRC, prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic but “Gravity” was unable to […]
Continue ReadingThe Mid-Atlantic Symphony is excited to announce its upcoming Woodwind Quintet concerts, part of the highly anticipated 2024-2025 “Ensembles Series.” These special performances promise to deliver a musical experience that celebrates the artistry and versatility of woodwind instruments. Concerts will take place on Sunday, October 20, at 4 PM at the Academy Art Museum in […]
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The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is pleased to announce the ratification of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the musicians of the orchestra, represented by Baltimore Local 40-543 of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM). This marks the second consecutive three-year agreement between the MSO and its musicians, underscoring the strong and positive […]
Continue ReadingOn July 2, 2024, 42 members of the Chester River Chorale and their support contingent departed the US, bound for Europe to take part in the Cantus MM Music and Culture Festival Salzburg. The Festival is a yearly event where music and dance ensembles from around the world gather in Salzburg, Austria, to share their […]
Continue ReadingDo you love to sing? So do we! Come sing with the Queen Anne’s Chorale as we begin our 37th Season entertaining the public. Queen Anne’s Chorale is an all-volunteer, non-auditioned community chorus. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required. The purpose of the Queen Anne’s Chorale is to enhance the lives […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate the end of summer with ShoreRivers at the Shaw Bay Raft-Up Concert from 3–6 pm on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The Eastport Oyster Boys will be making their 21st appearance and the Wye River Band will be back for their fifth at this free concert, which aims to raise funds and awareness for clean […]
Continue ReadingChurch Hill, MD Kathy Jones rocked at Church Hill Theatre’s first informal coffee-house on July 26, 2024. With new flexible table-side seating surrounding Kathy and her guitar, about 75 audience members enjoyed two solid hours of old and new favorites. This pay-what-you-can event was promoted as a gift to the community and an opportunity for […]
Continue ReadingWanda June was run over by an Ice Cream Truck. Now residing in Heaven, she hangs out with an assortment of odd and interesting characters who, along with Wanda June herself, have a connection to a big game hunter and war hero named Harold Ryan. Ryan has been missing for several years in the Amazon […]
Continue ReadingTHERE ARE SEPARATE AUDITIONS DATES AND TIMES FOR KIDS AND FOR ADULTS. The Garfield Center for the Arts will produce Disney’s Beauty and the Beast live on stage for 11 performances in December. To audition, please note the following separate dates and times for kids and adults. KIDS: There are 2 audition dates. The first […]
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