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Hammond, Prettyman Join the HCCO Board
The Howard County Concert Odyssey is pleased to announce that Lissa Bounds Hammond and Dr. Barbara E. Prettyman have agreed to join the Odyssey’s Board
Odyssey to Present the Peabody Ragtime Ensemble
On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 4 p.m., the Howard County Concert Odyssey will present the Peabody Ragtime Ensemble at St. John’s Episcopal Church in
Odyssey Dedicates Concert to Former Board Member
The Howard County Concert Odyssey’s October 3, 2021, concert with the Barclay Brass is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and former Board
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.
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Military Bands: An Entertaining Tradition
When you think about it, isn’t it a little strange that the U.S. military – the preeminent military force in the world – is also
Happy Birthday, August Composers!
Did you know Leonard Bernstein’s birthday is this month? And Claude Debussy’s birthday as well? Let’s break out the cake and ice cream and celebrate
Canine Crescendos: Classical Works Inspired by Dogs
As we power our way through the so-called dog days of summer, it seems only fitting to reflect on canine influences in classical masterpieces. After
Songs of Independence
Are you ready to celebrate? When it comes to a soundtrack for the Independence Day, we tend to rely on a few classics such as
Got That Swing?
Duke Ellington said it best: “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Especially if you’re looking to dance! How did it
Three Facts about Opera that Might Surprise You
Opera is fascinating but can be a bit mysterious to those who are new to it. Basically, operas tell stories through song. But what’s unique