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One-Year Contract Settlement


We are happy to announce that in May Baltimore Symphony Musicians and the BSO reached agreement on a one year contract that will cover the 2017-18 season. The agreement includes a modest pay raise for full time and part time musicians, and it also guarantees that five auditions will be…

Tennis Anyone?


By Greg Mulligan In my many years with the BSO, I have enjoyed running and skiing with colleagues. I've played basketball, ping-pong, softball, and attended Baltimore Blast and O’s games with BSO friends. But nothing gives me more pleasure than a great doubles match on the tennis courts with my…

BSO Musicians Reach Agreement on a New Contract


We are pleased to announce that BSO musicians and management have successfully negotiated a one-year contract several months ahead of deadline for the second year in a row. It is a positive sign for the future that both sides were able to reach an early agreement and to focus on…

New Community Events


On Mothers Day, May 14, 2017 the Baltimore Symphony Musicians will make two special appearances in the Baltimore community. From 1-3pm, the Baltimore Symphony Musicians will perform in various chamber ensembles at this year's 2017 Decorators’ Show House, Mayfair. "The Musicians are excited to visit Mayfair, perform for the visitors, and thank the…

A Bass-ic History


by Eric Stahl I recently watched the movie The Red Violin with my fourteen-year-old daughter Sonja, who plays violin. We both enjoyed it, especially the soundtrack played by Joshua Bell, who has a five-second cameo appearance. That same week, Joshua Bell performed with the BSO, so my wife brought my…

A Conversation with Marin Alsop


by Emily Skala   ES: When I was a student at the Eastman School of Music, my friends and I would gather around a radio mid-symphonic work and try to guess the composer, the composition, the orchestra, and the conductor while we expectantly awaited the end of the broadcast to…

BSO Academy 2017


  BSO Academy Now Accepting Applications The BSO Academy Programs bring together passionate adult instrumental musicians from all over the United States for unforgettable experiences with the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 2016-2017 PROGRAMS Spring Academy Clinics: Get up-close and personal with members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to…