BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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NEWS OF NOTE
EDUCATION EXPANSION MADE POSSIBLE BY THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES
Generous sponsorships by the BSA provide powerful points of access for students and schools , as well as reflect a 78-year history of supporting the Orchestra ’ s educational programming .
FREE MIDWEEK EDUCATION CONCERTS New this season , all Maryland school children will be able to enjoy the BSO ’ s Midweek Education Concerts for free !
Arts-integrated , interactive , and engaging , these exciting concerts provide students with a musical exploration to foster a life-long appreciation for how the arts connect all aspects of our modern-day and future lives .
Conducted by Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush , this year ’ s Season of Discovery performances include Thrills & Chills !, a spooky Halloween-inspired performance in collaboration with Artistic Partner Wordsmith ; Winter Wonderland , with festive favorites and musical merriment ; Unsung Heroes , sharing the stories of overshadowed or overlooked heroes ; and Through the Telescope , a collaboration with the Space Telescope Science Institute .
We look forward to welcoming students back to the concert hall once we are able to do so . In honoring the intention of the gift made by the Baltimore Symphony Associates , all 2021-22 Midweek Concerts that are not presented in-person will be available via livestream and on-demand for free at BSOmusic . org / OffStage .
THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS ALSOP FELLOWSHIP This year , the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras ( BSYO ) launches the BSYO / Alsop Fellowship , named in honor of Music Director Laureate and OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop . Created to support diversity in our education programs , the annual fellowship will assist the financial needs of Baltimore ’ s youth in their musical journey , including full tuition to participate in BSYO while also providing a stipend to support the expenses of instrument lessons , rentals , music , or any other musical needs .
Now entering its 10th season , the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras is composed of three orchestral ensembles with over 250 of the region ' s most talented young musicians , chosen by audition . To learn more about auditioning , visit BSOmusic . org / BSYO .
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