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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
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ah, the Sounds of Spring!
Are you feeling the beginnings of spring fever yet? Spring will be here any day now, and it’s a season that has inspired countless artists,
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Learning to be great
Every great musician had that moment when they picked up their first instrument and thought, “Now what?” And that could happen to someone at any
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Drumming Up 6 Fun Facts
Welcome to a fresh new year! Let’s start our musical journey by looking at an instrument that has deep roots in the past but is