2010-2011 Season : All Events
Past Events
Land and Sea
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre

Sounds of Praise
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.
St. Johns Baptist Church
The Columbia Orchestra joins the Cathedral Choir of St. Johns Baptist Church and their Director Linda Hall for an evening of glorious singing! The inspiration for the concert comes from Psalm 150: "Let everything that hath breath, Praise the Lord." Tickets are $10 and are available through St. Johns Baptist Church. For more information contact Carolyn Gayle at 410-992-6977.

Chamber Concert One: Spotlight on Strings
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
This intimate but thrilling concert showcases remarkable music for some of our violins, violas, and cellos. You'll hear orchestra members up close in a string sampler including music from Mozart's G Minor String Quintet, Dvorak's American Quartet, and Kodaly's Solo Cello Sonata. It's a FREE concert in a lovely setting.
This concert will last approximately one hour with no intermission. Free admission; donations accepted.
Earth and Sky
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Peter and the Wolf ... and Friends
Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Not only is this a great introduction to the instruments of orchestra for younger students, older kids will enjoy learning more in a fun environment about how music is put together. The orchestra is joined by the marvelous performers of Kinetics Dance Theatre for Prokofiev’s immortal Peter and the Wolf, and kids will love a chance to try out many musical instruments at our Petting Zoo sponsored by Music & Arts held between our two concerts.
[Photo: Kitty R Photography]
Symphonic Pops
Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Join us for an exciting evening of blockbusters from Hollywood, Broadway, and legendary pop artists! Meghan McCall and Colin Eaton sing selections from My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Miss Saigon, and Phantom of the Opera. Stan Gilmer recreates "Candy Man," "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and "Sing a Song" in a Salute to Sammy. Round out the program with a Beach Boys Medley and film music from Up and Superman and you can see why this concert is fun for the whole family!
Columbia Orchestra Piano Trio
Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church
Join the Columbia Orchestra Piano Trio for a special recital Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church. Concertmaster Brenda Anna, pianist Nancy Smith, and Music Director and cellist Jason Love perform Ravel's First Violin Sonata, Shostakovich's Cello Sonata, and the Second Piano Trio by Mendelssohn. Free admission (donations accepted).
Young and Eclectic
Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre

Chamber Concert Two
Saturday, April 2, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
A beautiful and varied program featuring highlights from Beethoven's String Trios and "Rasumovsky" Quartets, Borodin's Second Quartet, woodwind and brass works by Madeliene Dring and Francesco Rosetti, plus Bruch's marvelous Octet. This FREE concert is a wonderful way to hear orchestra members up close in the lovely setting of Christ Episcopal Church.
Chamber Concert Three: The Light and the Dark
Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
Creation and Destruction
Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Jim Rouse Theatre
Sunset Serenade Concert in the Park
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Park
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and come on out for a fun-filled, free concert for the entire family. Enjoy music from Hollywood blockbuster films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Pirates of the Caribbean, and lots of other pops classics including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture!
Events and performers are subject to change.