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When you support the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, you ensure that our mission is carried out in the following key areas:

OrchKids – More than a Music Lesson

At the BSO, we believe music and mentorship change lives. Through OrchKids, 1,800 Pre-Kā€“12 students across Baltimore City Public Schools receive high-quality music instruction and year-round support at no cost to their families. Beyond music, students develop creativity, confidence, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for success in school and in life.

Today, OrchKids is entering an exciting new chapter. A three-year, dollar-for-dollar matching challenge from the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation will help accelerate the program’s expansion, supporting plans for a third hub site and increased programming to reach even more Baltimore students. At the same time, the OrchKids Endowment Fund is generating annual support while continuing to build the long-term financial foundation that will sustain the program for generations to come.

Learn more about what’s next for OrchKids in the Composing Change Stewardship Report – Spring 2026.

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Community Voices: The OrchKids Impact

Pushing the Envelope of Musical Education

Part of the BSO’s DNA is our commitment to innovative educational programming. From 6-month-old Music Box attendees to Play Date at 90+, the BSO offers a full range of opportunities for increasing understanding and appreciation of symphonic music. It’s all about making concerts a catalyst for gathering and conversation.Ā 

With your support, the BSO can continue to provide access to community, access to family, access to the feeling you cannot get anywhere else, to the children in our community.Ā 

Discover our latest educational highlights in this video.

BSO is the Heartbeat of Baltimore

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is more than a place to hear music; it is the heartbeat of Baltimore. The BSO is a welcoming community that brings together people of all ages and backgrounds, from young musicians discovering music for the first time to longtime supporters who have made the orchestra part of their lives. Through its performances and programs, the BSO captures the spirit of the city while creating new ways for people to experience the power of music. As the orchestra looks toward the future, the invitation is simple: discover whatā€™s happening at the BSO and be part of what comes next.

A Place Where You Belong

For many audience members, attending a BSO performance feels like coming home, a place where musicians and audiences connect through the transformative power of music. That connection goes beyond simply listening; it is a conversation between the musicians on stage and the people in the concert hall. With a full orchestra bringing each piece to life, every performance creates a moment of exchange, where the energy and emotion of the music move between the orchestra and the audience. The musicians see that connection firsthand, describing the joy of looking out into the concert hall and witnessing the audienceā€™s response in real time. From a first visit to a longtime tradition, the BSO creates moments that stay with people long after the final note. Whether it is a date night, a family tradition, or a night out with friends, the orchestra has become a meaningful part of peopleā€™s lives across Baltimore and Maryland. As the BSO continues to grow, it remains committed to deepening that connection and welcoming more people into the experience.

Watch this video and discover why the BSO feels like home to the musicians and audiences who make it such a special part of the community.

2024/25 Annual Report

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra marked another year of artistic excellence and deeper connections with audiences across Maryland. Guided by Music Director Jonathon Heyward, the BSO continued to explore new possibilities for orchestral music while honoring the traditions that have made the orchestra a vital part of the regionā€™s cultural life. Beyond the concert hall, the BSO extended its reach through education and outreach programs that introduced thousands of people to the power of live music. These efforts reflect the orchestraā€™s commitment to being an orchestra for everyone and to strengthening its connection with the communities it serves.

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“Our students rarely leave the area, much less visit Baltimore or Rockville. Iā€™m not sure if many of the students have ever heard a professional musician ā€” much less someone the caliber of a Symphony musician.“

ā€”A teacher after a BSO Virtual Classroom Visit

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