Reaching Beyond the Concert Hall
By Michael Lisicky During the past few years, the Baltimore Symphony Musicians have worked hard to increase their civic presence in the community. Their involvement with many worthwhile programs throughout the city and neighboring counties have promoted the musicians’ purpose and worth. Through community events and projects, the Baltimore Symphony…
An Interview with BSO Board Chairwoman Barbara Bozzuto
By Greg Mulligan As you begin your second term as chairwoman of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Trustees, please reflect on your first three years. What, if anything, has surprised you as you have steered the BSO ship? In addition, as you work to recruit new board members, what…
Beloved Violist Sharon Myer Set to Retire
By Jacob Shack If ever there were a universally loved presence in the BSO, it would be violist Sharon Myer. She has been a mainstay of the orchestra’s viola section since 1978, and at the end of this current season she will retire as one of the BSO’s best-loved members.…
Baltimore Symphony Musicians to perform a Holiday pop-up at Penn Station
On Friday, December 22, an ensemble of Baltimore Symphony Musicians will present a holiday themed performance at Baltimore’s famous Penn Station, 1515 North Charles Street. Starting at 5pm, the musicians will perform music by Bach, selections from Handel’s Messiah, and other holiday favorites. This evening rush hour, informal concert will be a…
The Chinese Connection: Community Outreach Wins New Friends for the BSO
by Jonathan Jensen Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Baltimore Symphony are two major local institutions that have had little direct contact - until a special concert in May that was planned and performed by several of our musicians. The Chinese Association for Medical Professionals was formed by several Chinese…
Interview with Peter Kjome, New CEO and President of the BSO
by Emily Skala ES: Welcome to Baltimore. It's really great to have you here. PK: Thank you. I'm delighted to be here. ES: I heard that you are a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy. Are you a Michigander by birth? PK: I was born in Minneapolis, MN, and as…
One-Year Contract Settlement
We are happy to announce that in May Baltimore Symphony Musicians and the BSO reached agreement on a one year contract that will cover the 2017-18 season. The agreement includes a modest pay raise for full time and part time musicians, and it also guarantees that five auditions will be…
Tennis Anyone?
By Greg Mulligan In my many years with the BSO, I have enjoyed running and skiing with colleagues. I've played basketball, ping-pong, softball, and attended Baltimore Blast and O’s games with BSO friends. But nothing gives me more pleasure than a great doubles match on the tennis courts with my…
BSO Musicians Reach Agreement on a New Contract
We are pleased to announce that BSO musicians and management have successfully negotiated a one-year contract several months ahead of deadline for the second year in a row. It is a positive sign for the future that both sides were able to reach an early agreement and to focus on…
New Community Events
On Mothers Day, May 14, 2017 the Baltimore Symphony Musicians will make two special appearances in the Baltimore community. From 1-3pm, the Baltimore Symphony Musicians will perform in various chamber ensembles at this year's 2017 Decorators’ Show House, Mayfair. "The Musicians are excited to visit Mayfair, perform for the visitors, and thank the…