MCYO Fall Concerts
MCYO’s Fall Concerts launch the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore’s 81st season with orchestral performances by the area’s talented young musicians. The program emphasizes musical discovery, collaboration, and the excitement of beginning a new season, with different MCYO ensembles performing at each concert.
When: November 22, 2026, and December 13, 2026
Showtimes: November 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; December 13 at 4 p.m.
Venue: The Music Center at Strathmore
Tickets: $10–$35
Discounts: Music teachers attend free. Groups of 15 or more can purchase $10 tickets. For group arrangements, contact the Ticket Office at 301-581-5100 or mcyo@strathmore.org.
November 22, 2 p.m.: A pre-concert lobby performance by the Clarinet Choir, directed by Lori Fowser, is followed by performances from Future Stars, conducted by Katherine Smolen; Preparatory Strings, conducted by Elizabeth Peterson and Seth Castleton; Senior Flute Choir, directed by Carolyn Oh; and Symphony, conducted by Simeone Tartaglione.
November 22, 7 p.m.: The program features Young Artists, conducted by MaryAnn Poling; Junior Flute Choir, directed by Denis Karp; and Chamber Ensemble, directed by Julie Savignon.
December 13, 4 p.m.: Performers include Harp Ensemble, directed by Monika Vasey Rhodes; Chamber Strings, conducted by Dietrich Paredes Baralt; Concert Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Cameron; and Kamerata!, conducted by Katherine Smolen.
Food and drink: The Allegro Kitchen offers a light grab-and-go menu for the performance. Bars are open before each concert and during intermission. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Ticket policy: Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be submitted at least 48 hours before the performance. Refunds, exchanges, or credits are unavailable after a performance has passed. If the event is canceled or rescheduled, ticket refunds are available.
Accessibility: Accessibility information is available through Strathmore’s accessibility resources.
Security: All guests undergo security screening before entering the Concert Hall lobbies. Visitors should review Strathmore’s security-screening and prohibited-items information before arriving.