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…
A Bass-ic History
by Eric Stahl I recently watched the movie The Red Violin with my fourteen-year-old daughter Sonja, who plays violin. We both enjoyed it, especially the soundtrack played by Joshua Bell, who has a five-second cameo appearance. That same week, Joshua Bell performed with the BSO, so my wife brought my…
A Conversation with Marin Alsop
by Emily Skala ES: When I was a student at the Eastman School of Music, my friends and I would gather around a radio mid-symphonic work and try to guess the composer, the composition, the orchestra, and the conductor while we expectantly awaited the end of the broadcast to…
BSO Academy 2017
BSO Academy Now Accepting Applications The BSO Academy Programs bring together passionate adult instrumental musicians from all over the United States for unforgettable experiences with the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 2016-2017 PROGRAMS Spring Academy Clinics: Get up-close and personal with members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to…
Brian Prechtl honored for his work with Orchkids
BSO percussionist Brian Prechtl is one of five winners of the Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service. The League of American Orchestras has for the first time selected five musicians from professional orchestras large and small across the U.S, and has honored them for their devotion to causes…
Moonlighting by Candlelight
Twenty Years of Chamber Music at Second Presbyterian Ivan Stefanović, Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, Chamber Music by Candlelight Many of you know that most BSO musicians, in addition to teaching at various fine institutions in and around Baltimore, also play in a number of concert series and ensembles. One such…
Invitation to the Dance
Thirty Years of Playing For English Country Dancing, From Church Basements To Ballrooms By Jonathan Jensen Even if you’ve never heard of English country dancing, you’ve probably seen it - that is, if you’ve watched a ballroom scene from one of those Jane Austen movies. This form of communal…
Two Stalemates and One Unsatisfying Resolution
By Brian Prechtl For those who love the incredible gems that are our major American symphony orchestras it’s valuable to observe the struggles we see in other communities across the country. We have witnessed three work actions in several ICSOM orchestras this fall. Take a few minutes to learn…
Pittsburgh Symphony on Strike
Please read the attached press release from the Musicians of the PSO. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters as they stand their ground. It is sad that the PSI management is shirking their duty as stewards of this storied institution. Response by the Musicians of the PSO…
Philadelphia Orchestra on Strike
We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Philadelphia as they stand against another regressive contract offer from management. It's a very sad day for orchestral music in the great state of Pennsylvania with two of the greatest Orchestras in the world having to walk the picket lines…