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"ARETHA: The Queen of Soul" Comes to the Maryland Theatre this September
August 31, 2022
American actress and singer Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY® nominated artist Ryan Shaw will perform alongside the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Schulze conducting, in “ARETHA: The Queen of Soul” on Saturday September 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday September 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center. The concert is the first in the 2022-2023 concert lineup and kicks off a full season of in-person performances.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Salute to Independence Concert at Hagerstown Community College on July 2nd
June 16, 2022
The Annual “Salute to Independence” concert, presented by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, will be held on Saturday, July 2 at the Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Amphitheater. The campus will open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 8:00 p.m. with fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Elizabeth Schulze, will be joined by award winning jazz vocalist Sara Jones. Radio personality and morning show host, Rona...
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Firebird” at Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center
April 26, 2022
“The Firebird” concert features the music of Igor Stravinsky, Gabriel Pierné, and César Franck. Madeline Olson, principal harpist for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will join the MSO as a featured soloist for this performance.
Read More"The Musicians Studio" to Feature Dr. James Lee III
January 31, 2022
"The Musicians Studio" will feature composer Dr. James Lee III on February 1 at 6:00 PM. This free event will broadcast on YouTube and Facebook LIVE.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Will Present January and February Concerts Exclusively on MSO Live! Streaming Platform
January 11, 2022
In consideration of ongoing conditions related to COVID-19, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra will now present the previously scheduled January and February concerts exclusively in a virtual format on MSO Live!
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Salute to Independence Concert at Hagerstown Community College on July 2nd
June 7, 2021
The Annual “Salute to Independence” concert, presented by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, will be held on Friday, July 2 at the Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Amphitheatre.
Read MoreGRAMMY Award Winner Sharon Isbin to Perform with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for Virtual Concert at the Maryland Theatre
March 29, 2021
GRAMMY Award Winner Sharon Isbin will perform with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Schulze conducting, on Sunday April 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual “Home for the Holidays” Concert Free for the Community
November 23, 2020
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – November 23, 2020 –The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will present a virtual “Home for the Holidays” concert on Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. The concert will be offered free of charge on the symphony’s new “MSO Live! Virtual Concert Hall” streaming platform at watch.marylandsymphony.org.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Emily Socks as Director of Development
September 9, 2020
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra has announced that Emily C. Socks has rejoined its administrative staff as Director of Development. Since 2018, Socks served as a Major Gift Officer for Adventist HealthCare in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She previously served as Director of Advancement for the Maryland Symphony Orchestra from 2016 to 2018.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Announces Contract Extension of Elizabeth Schulze
July 29, 2020
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Board President Melinda Marsden has announced that Music Director Elizabeth Schulze has agreed to renew her contract through 2024.
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