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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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Steel, for Real
Take a moment to imagine the vibrant sound of the steel drums … does it put you in mind of a tropical vacation? We may
A Different Way to Experience Music
What do you experience when you listen to great music? Hearing a beautiful or powerful melody snags our emotions. When those bass drums are thumping,
Appreciating the Bagpipes
Though you may not be a fan of the bagpipes, there’s no denying that they’re a fascinating―perhaps even quirky?―musical instrument. In honor of Bagpipe Appreciation
When Classical Gets Confrontational
Do you listen to classical music to relax? For its pleasant, soothing melodies? Well, brace yourself, because this month we’re looking at a few works
Getting to Know the Amazing Piano
The piano has been such a centerpiece of modern music we forget that, in some ways, it’s a relative newcomer. What could be considered the
The Magic of Tango
The tango: It’s passionate, energetic, and uniquely Argentinian. In anticipation of next month’s QuinTango concert, let’s take a closer look at the music, the dance, and