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Odyssey to Present the Barclay Brass In-Person and Live-Stream
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 4 p.m., the Howard County Concert Odyssey will present The Barclay Brass at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ellicott
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
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Where are all the great composers?
Think about the great classical composers … names like Bach, Mozart and Debussy come to mind. And there’s no doubt they were extraordinary, but it
Music in Unexpected Places
In case you haven’t heard, last year a new instrument hit the music scene, and it’s huge. In fact, it’s the Golden Gate Bridge. And
Feelin’ Brassy
For a strong, bold sound, you can’t go wrong with a brass instrument. But how much do you know about the brass family? Check out
Marching Onward
Ah, summertime. Between Memorial Day and Independence Day may just be the perfect time of year to enjoy a rousing march! Feel the beat Marches
Good vibrations: The wonderful world of reed instruments
Ever wonder what the reed in a reed instrument actually does? After all, musicians blow into other instruments to create sound – flutes and brass
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