see us this holiday!
join us for holiday pops!
Bring the whole family together for a concert filled with holiday cheer, kicking off with the jingling bells of Sleigh Ride. The centerpiece of the program is a beloved tradition: dancers from Dance Connections bring Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite to life on stage, from the delicate Sugar Plum Fairy to the playful Danses caractéristiques. Our 1pm show is almost sold out, so grab your tickets now!
our 50th season!
celebrate with us!
We are launching a grand celebration of our 50th season with a breathtaking chamber concert featuring Fanny Mendelssohn’s spirited Overture in C and Schubert’s joyful Symphony No. 5. The festivities continue with a decadent champagne and dessert reception. Special guest speakers will take the mic to share favorite memories. Join us for this elegant evening on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm at Christ Episcopal Church.
year end giving
planning your donation?
The end of the year is right around the corner. As you plan your charitable donations, we hope you’ll think of the Columbia Orchestra. If you’re planning to send a check be sure to use our new office address: 8360 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Donations from generous patrons like you are vital to our operations. We thank you in advance! Prefer to donate online? Follow the link below!
richard scerbo
music director
At the heart of this 50th season is an exploration of “fifth” symphonies, featuring landmark works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler. We are also pleased to share a lesser-known gem: Arnold Schoenberg’s orchestral transcription of Brahms’s Piano Quartet in G minor, affectionately referred to as “Brahms’s Fifth” at the time of its creation.
Alongside these anniversary offerings, we continue the traditions our audiences have come to cherish. Our Young People’s Concert returns with a Halloween theme featuring Peter and the Wolf and selections from Harry Potter, delighting young and old alike. We look forward to a festive concert of holiday favorites in December, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for our springtime pops concert.
This landmark season would not have been possible without the support and enthusiasm of this community. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate this milestone, and for the many seasons still to come.
behind the music
Sounds of the Orchestra and Big Band Jazz
There is nothing like experiencing a live musical performance, but we wanted you to have a taste of what our concerts sound like. You can hear more from past events by visiting our YouTube channel.
Orchestra
Jazz band
The Columbia Orchestra of Howard County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID: 52-1167569.