MCYO Fall Concerts
MCYO’s Fall Concerts open the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore’s 81st season with orchestral performances by young musicians. The program highlights musical discovery, fresh beginnings, and the excitement of creating music together, with different ensembles featured at each performance.
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026, and Sunday, 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. Tickets are free for music teachers, and groups of 15 or more can purchase $10 tickets. For group and teacher-ticket information, call the Ticket Office at 301-581-5100 or email 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.: 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.: 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 made at least 48 hours before the performance. Refunds, exchanges, or credits are not available after a performance has passed. If the performance 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. Guests are advised to review the venue’s security screening and prohibited-items information before arriving.