THE FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BLOG

We’re excited to share a Frederick News-Post review by Paul Smith, who attended the Frederick Symphony Orchestra’s concert, Pictures at an Exhibition:

Though classical music is a more serious genre when it comes to its composition and performance, it’s not all work and no play. There are a handful of fun facts and wild statistics about classical music that many people wouldn’t […]

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with Frederick County Public Libraries for fun, free events throughout the next few weeks. These mini concerts are open to all ages, but are geared toward children ages 2 to 6.

Since 2008, funding has been cut in more than 80 percent of United States school districts. Unfortunately, many of the first programs to go are often art, foreign language and music. When people defend keeping music classes in schools, most […]

Being in Frederick gives residents and visitors alike the opportunity to explore some of the nation’s greatest events, especially in the arts. From local concerts and art carnivals to down-the-street plays and performances, here’s the Frederick Symphony Orchestra’s quick and […]

When people hear the term “classical music,” many minds think of Beethoven or Bach. Some might think of orchestras with grand pianos and even grander conductor motions. However, not many people know that classical music took centuries to evolve to […]

Many love stories have withstood the test of time: Romeo and Juliet, Jack and Rose, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Hopeless romantics long to mirror the commitment, admiration and sheer romance of these famous couples.

Eileen Moudou, 17, won the Frederick Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition 2016. The violinist will be playing Sains-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capricciosoin A Minor, Op. 28 at our March concert.

In 1745, German settlers founded the city of Frederick, Maryland. The city’s close proximity to the Civil War battlegrounds of Monocacy, Antietam, and Gettysburg (the bloodiest battle of them all) makes this town rich in history. The city of Frederick […]

Did you know that there’s a science called zoomusicology?