MCYO: Ascend

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore

Ascend

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Wed, March 12, 2025 | 7pm
Sun, March 16, 2025 | 2pm & 7pm

$8 - $35

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Location

The Music Center at Strathmore

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Plan your visit

Join MCYO's orchestras as they present works based on the idea of climbing to new heights, featuring over 600 of the area's most talented young musicians.

The Philharmonic will be performing the world premiere of Jeffery Leiser's epic  Symphony 1: "The Summit." This new symphony will highlight the Philharmonic's musicality, virtuosity, and passion while taking the listeners on a voyage of self-discovery. This premiere will be paired with a lush and moving new work by Chris Pilsner titled "A Light in the Ocean."

Performing Ensembles: 

Wednesday 7pm Concert:
  • Young Artists, conducted by MaryAnn Poling 
  • Symphony, conducted by Simeone Tartaglione 
  • Chamber Ensemble, conducted by Julie Savignon 
Sunday 2pm Concert:
  • Future Stars, conducted by Katherine Smolen
  • Preparatory Strings, conducted by Elizabeth Peterson & Seth Castleton
  • Chamber Strings, conducted by Dietrich Paredes Baralt
Sunday 7pm Concert:
  • Philharmonic, conducted by Kristofer Sanz 
  • Kamerata!, conducted by Katherine Smolen

Free for music teachers! Please call the Ticket Office at 301.581.5100 or email mcyo@strathmore.org