Where to watch 2024 Independence Day fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for Independence Day weekend and week. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long and into next week. Here’s the full list of 2024 fireworks displays: Big Truck Brewery June 29th, 9:00 p.m. 19919 Cameron Mill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120 […]

Governor, First Lady Moore join BSO in support of Music for Maryland tour

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore this week joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr., and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to announce the continuation of the Music for Maryland tour, which partners with Maryland’s universities, colleges, and public high schools to host concerts across the […]

Governor Hogan announces $10 million in relief for live entertainment venues in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the recipients of 65 awards totaling $10 million for live music and performance venues and live entertainment promoters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This relief funding is in addition to the $30 million allocated earlier this year to music and entertainment venues as part of the State of Maryland’s economic recovery plan. “As […]

Baltimore County, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announce return of free summer concert series at Oregon Ridge

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County, in partnership with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, on Wednesday announced that free summer concerts at Oregon Ridge Park will return this summer starting July 8th. “We are thrilled to welcome the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra back to Oregon Ridge, for not just one, but four weeks of free summer concerts,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “The return […]

Governor Hogan announces $30 million in emergency relief for music, entertainment venues

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced $30 million in awards for more than 90 live music and performance venues, live entertainment promoters, and independently-owned local movie theaters whose operations have been impacted by COVID-19. “These awards will save hundreds of jobs and help many of Maryland’s entertainment venues sustain their operations until they can safely and fully reopen,” said […]

Overlea High students to perform in groundbreaking Baltimore Choral Arts Society production

OVERLEA, MD – On Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day), 22 members of Overlea High School’s Honors Chorale will perform in the U.S. premiere of a groundbreaking “community opera” – Jonathan Dove’s The Monster in the Maze – presented by Baltimore Choral Arts Society. The Monster in the Maze is one half of a show, titled Captivity to Liberty, which will […]

BCPS music students to play alongside BSO on Thursday

Before an audience of elementary, middle, and high school students, 38 high school musicians will perform alongside members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra during the Baltimore County Public Schools’ annual Side By Side concert. The event will take place on Thursday, February 14, at 11 a.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The students, all members of the county’s high […]

BCPS music education program named among the nation’s best – again

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for the 13th consecutive year. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, […]