Strathmore

08/31/2026

During his Strathmore residency, 2025 Artist in Residence Maximilian Jacobs composed "Chamber Symphony for Jazz Octet," a four-part work incorporating elements of jazz and klezmer. 🎶

Following his time as an AIR, Jacobs brought the new composition to the stage at Great Falls Grange as part of a concert series presented by the Great Falls Philharmonic.

📄Read the full article: https://www.strathmore.org/about-us/announcements/maximilian-jacobs-from-sideman-to-symphony/

✍🏽: Rudy Malcolm

08/28/2026

4 levels. 1,976 seats. 0 bad views.

From the Orchestra to the Promenade, Upper Tier, and Grand Tier, every seat in the Music Center was designed with acoustic excellence and aesthetic appeal in mind.

This fall, find your favorite spot and settle in for a season stacked with unforgettable performances by Las Migas, Chucho Valdés Oficial, American Ballet Theatre, and more.

🔗Explore the full calendar: https://bit.ly/4gAp39f

08/27/2026

2026 Strathmore Artist in Residence Chris Hon takes us on a groovy, jazzy organ trip with his commissioned work, “Transdimensional Waffle House,” at the Mansion at Strathmore. 😎🎹

Musicians:
Chris Hon, organ
Dave Manley, electric guitar
Keith Butler, drums
Michael McSweeney Music, percussion

🎥 Watch more from our 2026 Artists in Residence with our Youtube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMXRyWqsJ4BOSN8xwdTTkWLjbitZynoZ6&si=FF6V64p2gjdol5W8

08/26/2026

Strathmore's Director of Artists in Residence Rochelle Rice Music spoke with WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore about our 2027 Artists in Residence season, with a special shoutout to our Baltimorean AIRs. 💗

These talented artists will make their Strathmore debut at Fresh AIR on November 3rd.

Learn more: strathmore.org/AIR

Strathmore’s new AIR class of 2027 includes three Baltimore-based musicians among its six selected artists, highlighting the depth of talent emerging from the city’s creative community.

08/25/2026

What happens when we remove barriers to arts education? ✨

Students show up, find their rhythm, build confidence, and discover the power of community.

🌸Through Strathmore’s Bloom Access Initiative, 111 local students were able to participate in Step Up this year.

08/24/2026

“Fully saturated and brimming with life.” ✨

Our brand designers chose our colors with care to reflect our vision for Strathmore.

Can you guess which color is the correct Strathmore orange?

08/21/2026

Kinda chic to visit the Mansion at Strathmore. 😌

This fall, step into a cozy, historic setting where the arts come to life—with visual arts exhibitions, afternoon tea, and intimate live concerts.

🔗See what's happening at the Mansion: https://www.strathmore.org/our-spaces/the-mansion/

08/20/2026

Our third annual Big Bloom Festival at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center brought the whole community together to celebrate the arts, music, and connection. 💞

Big shoutout to Strathmore Artist in Residence alum Kanysha Williams and Crush Funk Brass for bringing the energy and filling the space with so much joy!

🌸Strathmore’s Bloom Access Initiative provides free arts programming for the community and helps make events like this possible.

08/18/2026

Ledisi returns to Strathmore this Friday (8/21) and Saturday (8/22) with her album "For Dinah"—her soulful tribute to legendary jazz vocalist and 'Queen of the Blues' Dinah Washington.

🎥: Watch Ledisi's take on the classic song, "What A Difference A Day Made"

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/ledisi/

08/17/2026

What an incredible week of learning, community, music, and fun!

More than 180 ukulele lovers joined us for the 18th Annual UkeFest at Strathmore, and their joy was felt across campus. Thank you for making making this year so special.💖

And, a very special thank you to the sponsors who helped make it all possible:
Flight Ukulele
Fishman
Gold Tone
Kala Brand Music
House of Musical Traditions
Martin Guitar
Ukulele Magazine

Strathmore UkeFest