Now Hear This
Courtney Orlando, artistic director
David Smooke, faculty advisor
Courtney Orlando, artistic director
David Smooke, faculty advisor
Since 1979, Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble has delighted audiences of all ages and cultures across North America and Europe. Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble is renowned for respecting the integrity of traditional music and dance while gaining recognition for them as performing art by creating well-staged and carefully crafted productions. In search of the origins and relatives of Southern Appalachian music and dance, Footworks performed throughout the 1980s and 90s at most of the major folk festivals across North America and the United Kingdom.
Bassist Mark Wade, voted one of the top 10 bassists of 2018 and 2016 by the prestigious Downbeat Magazine Reader’s Poll, has been active in the NYC jazz scene for 20 years, playing with a long list of jazz notables. His trio will be playing tunes from his latest album, Moving Day, at Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel.
Dancers from Dance Connections, Inc. and narrator Greg Jukes join the Orchestra for Pirates & Princesses with music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Scheherazade, and more! Choose between the 10:30am or 1pm show and try your favorite instruments at the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo from 11:30-1:00. Children 17 and under are FREE! Tickets for adults and students ages 18 and up are $15.
Music in the Great Hall presents Liebeslieder Waltzer, Op. 52 by Brahms and Liza Lehmann's Nonsense Songs from Alice in Wonderland. These songs will be performed by Claire Galloway Weber, soprano, Megan Heavner, alto, Joshua Glassman, tenor and Rob McGinness, baritone. Michael Repper and Randy Ryan, piano, will accompany the singers.
Please join us for an inspiring tribute you don’t want to miss.
The Gospel Music Tradition in Baltimore
Marcus D. Smith, minister of music, Ark Church
W. Patrick Alston, worship music consultant, New Shiloh Baptist Church
This concert combines the artistry of Peabody’s instrumentalists and vocalists with local gospel music artists in a musical experience that has everyone moving to the music! The concert covers the full spectrum of the gospel music idiom with all of the enthusiasm and highly energetic exchange for which gospel music is renown.
Ebb & Nova combines an alternative blend of indie and folk to create "Honest, heartfelt music that seeps into the soul and slowly fills you up with nostalgic, melancholic happiness. The entwining lyrics with plenty of vivid imagery, combined with the soft vocals and instrumentation really make Ebb & Nova something special." - AlexrainbirdMusic
The Octtava Piano Duo will explore Horowitz Center’s theme, Wonder, through the eyes of the nineteenth century poets and composers. You will experience the child-like tenderness of Bizet’s Children’s Games and the romantic ardor of Schubert’s Erlkönig and Fantasy.
Christopher Creaghan, organist at the famed Riverside Church in New York City, will present a Tiffany Series concert. His program includes J.S. Bach's prestigious "Fantasia & Fugue in G minor," Calvin Hampton's "Fanfares," and McNeil Robinson's "Sonata." Of particular interest are Creaghan's organ transcriptions of two orchestral favorites: Gabriel Fauré's "Pavane" and M. Mussorgsky's "The Great Gate of Kiev," from Pictures at an Exhibition.
World famous all-female musical ensemble Celtic Woman gives a concert in our city! If you like Celtic folk, and classical crossover, this show is for you. Most recent girls' live album "Homecoming - Live From Ireland" was released in the beginning of 2018. Celtic Woman consists of Máiréad Carlin, Susan McFadden, Éabha McMahon, and Tara McNeill.
Get Tickets: www.soundchronicle.com/tickets/Celtic_Woman_Baltimore_MD_2019-03-17_15-00
The Columbia Pro Cantare chorus showcases works by 20th-century European composers in its 4 pm, March 17, 2019, concert at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ellicott City. Joining the full chorus and the CPC Chambers singers will be tenor Jason Berger, Jacquline Polaauf, harp, and Donald Fries, organ.
When the music press describes someone as an ‘Incredible acoustic talent’ and ‘Peerless – no other word for it...’ and when people like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna are booking
Come join our new weekly jam session, every Sunday at 7pm, in the downstairs bar at Germano's! Mike 'n' Ike will provide the house rhythm section, while Germano's provides a fabulous bar featuring everything from fresh carrot juice to old whiskey, plus fantastic food,, all in a comfortable bar in the heart of Little Italy. Come join host Ian Rashkin (bass) and the rest of the rhythm section to play your favorite jazz standards, and not-so-standards; all instruments and vocalists welcome.
Open Mic Night with Mary Reilly
Join us every third Wednesday at the Cabaret at Germano's for Baltimore's Best Open Mic Night. Dinner is served beginning at 6:00. Sign-up is at 7:00 and the performance begins at 7:30. Please purchase tickets in advance online or by phone to allow us to serve you comfortably. $10 cover for all in attendance.
Master cabaret artist, Mary Reilly, hosts. Each month a different featured artist and theme. Michael Sheppard works his magic on the baby grand.
Do you know a child who loves to sing? Children’s Chorus of Maryland (CCM) will hold auditions on March 21st, April 1st and 13th in Towson for children as young as 5 ½ who are interested in participating in an exciting choral performance program. CCM features highly qualified teachers, small classes and in-depth vocal enrichment to provide children with a complete musical education and choral experience. Previous singing experience is not necessary! Register online at www.ccmsings.org.
Join us for an evening of scenes and songs showcasing the exceptional talents of the emerging artists who comprise The Baltimore School for the Arts Senior Acting Ensemble.
$15 cover is a tax deductible donation to The Baltimore School for the Arts.
Original music is the primary focus of the Jenny Wilson Trio. With the addition of jazz standards, contemporary and familiar, as well as unique arrangements of popular song, they perform a program that appeals to a wide audience.
Join us and Celebrate at Howard County's signature arts event! The evening begins with a sumptuous reception where you’ll sample culinary delights from area restaurants and bid on works of art by local artists while enjoying wonderful live musical performances. At 8 p.m. guests will be invited inside the Smith and Studio Theatres for the Rising Star Performing Arts Competition and the presentation of the 2018 Howie Awards. Performances and awards are presented live in the Smith Theatre ($100) and simulcast in the Studio Theatre ($50).
A Night With Jackie Moms Mabley is an evening of zingers about everything from sexuality to racism. This Helen Hayes nominated play for the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play is delivered with political correctness and filled with fun and laughter as only Charisma can!
Loretta Mary Aiken, better known as "Moms" endured sexual, racial and political oppression while paving the way for African American women actors like Angela Bassett, Margaret Avery, Diana Ross, Alfre Woodard, Oprah Winfrey and the genius of Whoopi Goldberg.