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Odyssey to Present “The Bells of St. John’s” In-Person and Live-Stream
The Howard County Music Odyssey will present “The Bells of St. John’s,” a program of handbell music by the St. John’s Ringers on Sunday, May
Robin Fay Massie Joins the HCCO Board
The Howard County Concert Odyssey is pleased to announce that noted professional violist Robin Fay Massie has agreed to join the Odyssey’s Board of Directors.
Odyssey to Live-Stream Arcadia String Quartet
The Howard County Concert Odyssey will present the Arcadia String Quartet on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at 4 p.m., live-streamed FREE from St. John’s Episcopal
Odyssey Mourns Passing of Board Member
The Howard County Concert Odyssey is sad to report that our dear friend and Board member, Dr. Jeffrey Moss, passed away on Saturday, January 30.
Howard County Concert Odyssey to Live-Stream Organ Recital with Jordan Prescott
POSTPONED due to inclement weather! New date is Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 4 p.m. On Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 4 p.m., the Howard
Jordan Prescott Organ Recital Scheduled
On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Jordan Prescott will perform at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ellicott City. Acclaimed for his interpretation of French organ music,
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Four Things You Probably Don’t Know About Stringed Instruments
When it comes to classical music, strings are really the stars of the show. With a wide range of tones and depths, they give orchestral
Music is a Stress-Buster
You’ve heard it over and over again: the last year has been super stressful. Many of us are fighting the pandemic blues and desperately hoping
Does This Ring a Bell?
Christmas may be over, but that’s no reason to stop enjoying the lyrical sound of bells! You’ve got hand bell music, good old rock music
Get to Know the Organ: 7 Cool Factoids
From its roots in ancient Rome to the large, magnificent examples in churches or theatres, to the electric version in your great aunt’s house, organs
Behind the scenes: Conducting an orchestra
Attending an orchestral performance can be magical. But to be perfectly honest, it’s not always that interesting to watch the musicians. They just don’t move
Virtual Concerts Take Center Stage
The musical community has been strongly affected by the pandemic, especially those musicians — like classical musicians — who have relied on live performances to