2016-2017 Season : Orchestra Series
Past Events
Open Rehearsal: Beethoven and Saint-Saëns
Monday, September 26, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.
The Gathering Place
Enjoy wine and cheese in a relaxed setting while watching Maestro Love’s interpretation unfold with our talented musicians. This is a real working rehearsal, mistakes and all! You can mingle with orchestra musicians at their break at about 8:30. The entire rehearsal lasts 7:30-10:00, but you can come and go as you like.
Beethoven and Saint-Saëns
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Open Rehearsal: Tchaikovsky's Fourth
Monday, November 14, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.
The Gathering Place
Enjoy wine and cheese in a relaxed setting while watching Maestro Love’s interpretation unfold with our talented musicians. This is a real working rehearsal, mistakes and all! You can mingle with orchestra musicians at their break at about 8:30. The entire rehearsal lasts 7:30-10:00, but you can come and go as you like.

Chaplin's The Circus at AFI
Saturday, November 19, 2016 -
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.
American Film Institute
Tchaikovsky's Fourth
Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Open Rehearsal: Dvořák and Ravel
Monday, January 23, 2017 - 7:30 p.m.
The Gathering Place
Enjoy wine and cheese in a relaxed setting while watching Maestro Love’s interpretation unfold with our talented musicians. This is a real working rehearsal, mistakes and all! You can mingle with orchestra musicians at their break at about 8:30. The entire rehearsal lasts 7:30-10:00, but you can come and go as you like.
Dvořák and Ravel
Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Young People's Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Saturday, March 18, 2017 -
10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 18, 2017 - 1:00 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre

Guest artist sponsored by
Gordon Center Young People's Concert
Sunday, April 2, 2017 - 3:00 p.m.
The Gordon Center for Performing Arts
The Columbia Orchestra, dancers from Towson University, and narrator Greg Jukes present the classic Russian fairytale The Firebird at the Gordon Center. Don't miss this magical production which will also include music from Star Wars and more! For tickets or more information, call 410-559-3510 or visit www.jcc.org/gordon-center.
Bluebeard's Castle
Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
An incredible dramatic event! Robert Cantrell and Kyle Engler join the orchestra for a concert version of Bartok's 50-minute opera. Unlock the mysteries of Bluebeard's past in a ravishing score colored by the folk music of Bartok's native Hungary. Plus, the winners of our Young Artist Competition will dazzle you with their performances.
This concert is sponsored by John Steinberg and is part of Columbia's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Symphonic Pops
Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
This family-friendly concert brings together blockbuster hits including Dr. Zhivago, Ben Hur, Rocky, The Force Awakens, and more. Vocalist Karen Steelman joins the Orchestra for unforgettable hits by Patsy Cline and husband & wife duo Frédéric Rey and Julie Hiscox perform beloved songs from West Side Story. Plus, two of the winners of our Young Artist Competition will amaze you with their talents. Limited seats remain. Get your tickets before they're gone!
This concert is part of Columbia's 50th Birthday Celebration.

Summer Concert: Columbia's 50th Birthday
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods
Join the Orchestra on June 21, 2017 to celebrate Columbia's 50th Birthday at Columbia's newest outdoor venue, the Chrysalis on the grounds of Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. The whole family will love our Salute to John Williams, highlights from My Fair Lady, classic hits by the Beach Boys, and the ultimate outdoor classic: the 1812 Overture! Come sing "Happy Birthday" to a great city with a great orchestra. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and picnic dinner but no glass containers or adult beverages. Concessions including adult beverages will be available for purchase at Merriweather. Follow the Event Parking signs to park at Merriweather Lots 1, 3, and 5. For more details about parking, click here. To reserve handicapped seating and parking, please call the office at 410-465-8777.
Events and performers are subject to change.