BSO - Gala with Samara Joy
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–27 season with a festive gala headlined by five-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy. Under the baton of Music Director Jonathon Heyward, the evening celebrates the BSO’s work across Maryland, especially its education and community programs. Joy’s portion of the program spotlights inventive, fresh renditions of jazz and vocal standards associated with Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. The concert also features student musicians from BSO OrchKids and the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras, who appear as special guests and add an intergenerational, community focus to the celebration.
The event takes place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:00 pm at The Music Center at Strathmore. While the venue is Strathmore, the page notes that the event is not presented by Strathmore, and all ticketing and pricing details are directed through the BSO website.
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Tickets: Price is not listed on the event page; check the BSO website for current pricing and to purchase tickets.
Lineup: Jonathon Heyward, conductor; Samara Joy, vocalist; with special guest student musicians from BSO OrchKids and the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras.
Program highlights: Samara Joy performs inventive takes on classics linked to Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday, with unexpected twists on familiar repertoire.
Run time: Not specified.
Ages: Not specified.
Venue: The Music Center at Strathmore, Strathmore. Note that this event is not presented by Strathmore.
Note: This gala opens the BSO’s 2026–27 season and highlights the orchestra’s education and community engagement efforts throughout Maryland. The event is classified under Classical/Opera.