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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,
Theodicy Jazz Collective Concert Cancelled
We recognize the importance of protecting our musicians and audience members from further spread of the coronavirus, and ask for your patience and support as
HCCO Receives Howard County Arts Council Grant
The Howard County Concert Odyssey received a $5,000 grant from the Howard County Arts Council to continue our good work. The grant will help HCCO
Announcing our 2020-2021 season
The Howard County Concert Odyssey is excited to announce the schedule for our 2020-2021 season. We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to
Coronavirus Causes Cancellation of Theodicy Jazz Collective Concert
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing the cancellation of all public gatherings, we regret to announce that the May 17 performance by the Theodicy Jazz Collective
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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