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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
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
Theodicy Jazz Collective to Perform Patriotic-Themed Concert
Save the date for our last concert of the 2019-20 season happening Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 pm. A Patriotic themed concert, featuring the Theodicy
Howard County Concert Odyssey Kicks Off 12th Season
We are kicking off our 12th season under our new name, Howard County Concert Odyssey (HCCO)! Our scope has expanded and our musical odyssey will
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All About That Jazz
It was new and different. Catchy yet soulful. A uniquely American contribution to the world of music. It was jazz. During the roaring twenties―also called
Still Famous After All These Years
Did you “beware the Ides of March” this year? Well, if you’re reading this, you certainly have better luck avoiding disaster than Julius Caesar, the
A Sneak Peek at Our Next Program
Did you know that the U.S. has more than 400 youth orchestras involving more than 80,000 young musicians? Among them is the Oakland Mills High
Happy Birthday, John Knowles Paine!
Who is John Knowles Paine, you ask? Only a 19th century man who has been credited as the first American to be widely recognized as
Five Great Films to Enjoy (again)
Perhaps you’ve heard about Maestro, the new movie about composer Leonard Bernstein. Given that the world of classical music is full of drama and passion,
Thanks for the Music
As you’re preparing for Thanksgiving visitors and looking ahead to the December holidays, don’t forget your Turkey Day playlist! In the spirit of the holiday,