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U.S. Army Brass Quintet Performs for Appreciative Audience
The Howard County Concert Odyssey was delighted to host the U.S. Army Brass Quintet on Sunday, September 17, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicott City,
Welcoming Diane Lichtenberger to Our Board
We are pleased to announce that music educator and soprano Diane Lichtenberger is joining the Howard County Odyssey Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Mount Hebron Music Students to Perform Chamber Music
On Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 4 p.m., the Howard County Concert Odyssey will host an evening of chamber music at St. John’s Episcopal Church
Odyssey to Present the U.S. Navy Chorus, the Sea Chanters!
The Howard County Concert Odyssey will wrap up the 2021-2022 season with a FREE concert by the U.S. Navy Chorus, the Sea Chanters, on Sunday,
Odyssey to Present the Seipp/Sheets Duo
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 4 p.m., the Howard County Concert Odyssey will host the Seipp/Sheets Trumpet and Organ Duo at St. John’s Episcopal
Donna Bareis Amico Joins the HCCO Board
The Howard County Concert Odyssey is pleased to announce that Donna Bareis Amico has agreed to join the Odyssey’s Board of Directors. Amico is an
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Celebrating Ireland’s Musical Masters
It should be no surprise that the rich history and beautiful landscapes of the Emerald Isle have produced great composers. In honor of St. Patrick’s
Love is in the Air
Did Cupid’s arrow touch your heart this Valentine’s Day? It has certainly made an appearance in musical works over the centuries. After all, the themes
In Appreciation of Winter Storms
Musical inspiration can come from anywhere, including the weather. Transported by the heat of summer, the crispness of autumn, or the chill of winter, composers
Handel’s “Messiah”: A Divine Rush Job
You’ve probably heard of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” that epic choral masterpiece that goes into heavy rotation every December. But did you know it was
Bad Boys of Classical Music
Back in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, rock stars had reputations as real “bad boys” ― trashing hotel rooms, getting drunk, and indulging in sordid affairs. For
Where Classical Meets Cool
Let’s face it, jazz is the definition of cool. And vocal jazz, with its charismatic performers who seem to effortlessly blend classical harmonies with the