FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Become a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
VOLUNTEER !
The season of new beginnings , spring is always an exciting time for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra . With it comes just a glimpse of all that we have in store for the year ahead , beginning with the highly anticipated announcement of our 2022 – 23 season .
Next year will be filled with conducting debuts , exciting guest soloists interpreting favorite pieces , and entirely new projects that reaffirm our Orchestra as one of the most innovative ensembles in the country . A season-opening Gala to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is just one of many historic celebrations that we look forward to sharing with you in the year ahead . I invite you to read more about these signature programs on page 10 , and I hope you will consider subscribing to the season to make the most of all that the BSO has to offer .
Join a team of musicians , staff , volunteers , and partners that plays many roles to connect people across Maryland .
As a volunteer , you ’ ll make an impact both behind the scenes and face-to-face with our patrons of all ages and help our work move forward .
Volunteer opportunities available for :
• Usher Support
• Education Support
• Concert Experience Support
• Offsite Promotions
• Special Events
• Administrative & Staff Support
When we were planning for the year ahead , we knew there were two essential voices to our future . Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush and Artistic Partner Wordsmith continue to shape this organization for the better through their outstanding musicianship , and we are honored to be able to announce the extension of both of their contracts for an additional two seasons .
Next year , Jonathan will continue to lead much of the work at the core of our mission , our education and family programs , while also championing another genre that he loves — Gospel music — in an entire festival dedicated to this great , quintessentially American artform . Wordsmith has also won over audiences through his exhilarating performances and will continue to innovate within the classical world through fresh narration and new collaborative interpretations with the BSO .
The 2022 – 23 season will also mark the first with our new President and CEO . It is these exciting initiatives and opportunities , outlined within , and so much more that has made this an appointment with so much to promise .
But for now , there are so many compelling performances still to come in our 2021 – 22 Season of Discovery . On behalf of the Board of Directors , musicians , and staff of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra , I hope you enjoy tonight ’ s discovery .
Visit BSOmusic . org / Volunteer or contact Volunteer Coordinator , LaRay Johnson , at 410.783.8023 and sign-up to become a BSO Volunteer today !
Barry Rosen Barry F . Rosen
Board Chair Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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