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Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Ratifies Second Three-Year Contract with Musicians’ Union, Ensuring Stability and Growth

August 29, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

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 […]

Chester River Chorale singers entertain audiences in Austria and Germany

August 28, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

On 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 […]

Queen Anne’s Chorale Fall Open House

August 8, 2024August 7, 2024Across Our Desk

Do 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 […]

Raft-Up Concert Returns to Shaw Bay in the Wye River

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Across Our Desk

Celebrate 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 […]

Coffee House a Hit at Church Hill Theatre

July 30, 2024Across Our Desk

Church 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 […]

The Garfield Center opens Kurt Vonnegut’s “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” August 9th

July 27, 2024Across Our Desk

Wanda 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 […]

AUDITIONS for the Garfield Center’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

July 26, 2024Across Our Desk

THERE 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 […]

MSO Elects Rebecca Pille of Ocean Pines, Maryland to its Board of Directors

July 23, 2024Across Our Desk

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Board of Directors has recently elected Rebecca Pille to its Board. The orchestra’s mission is to inspire, enrich, educate, and entertain a diverse audience of all ages through live musical performances and to engage students in the world of music through its Outreach Programs. This mission is only possible with […]

Retro Vibe Coffee House at Church Hill Theatre on July 26, 2024

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024Across Our Desk

How many times have you driven by our theater without ever coming to a show? Maybe you’re new to the area and haven’t even heard of us. Maybe you think we perform only long and serious dramas. Well, Church Hill Theatre offers a wide range of live performances, from stand- up comedy to modern dance, […]

Julien Benichou, Former Music Director of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Honored with Knighthood in the Order of Arts and Letters by French Ambassador

June 27, 2024Across Our Desk

Easton, MD The Board of Directors of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra extends their heartfelt congratulations to Julien Benichou, former Music Director of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (2004-2021) and Music Director of the Washington Opera Society and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra, upon his being awarded the prestigious title and medal of Chevalier des Arts et […]