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Kidstock Family Concert Series

Waldorf School of Baltimore 4801 Tamarind Road, Baltimore, MD
$5 in advance; $7 day of show

The Waldorf School of Baltimore is thrilled to invite families to immerse themselves in the magic of music and community at the KidStock Spring Concert Series. Set against the backdrop of spring, these enchanting performances promise to captivate audiences of all ages, featuring Grammy Award-winning family artists and lots of nature crafts and activities. April 21 – Fyütch: Grammy-nominated artist Fyütch uses Hip-Hop, spoken word, and visual storytelling to create unique experiences promoting racial equity and self-love. April 28 – Dan and Claudia Zanes: Grammy award-winning performer Dan Zanes, along with Haitian-American music therapist and jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes, will enchant audiences with artful modern-day folk music. Opening Acts by BSO, BSYO, and Peabody Youth Ensemble: Each concert will kick off with performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras, and Peabody Youth Ensemble, showcasing the remarkable musical talent within our community.

The Waldorf School of Baltimore is thrilled to invite families to immerse themselves in the magic of music and community at the KidStock Spring Concert Series. Set against the backdrop... [ More Info ]

Joel Harrison Concert & Masterclass

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
$30 General Admission; FREE for Stages Academy Members

Join us on Thursday, May 2nd as Joel Harrison and his band bring jazz, blues, country, rock, and more under one roof for Big Tent Americana. Guitarist, composer, arranger, lyricist, vocalist and educator Joel Harrison presents a dual concert/masterclass where he'll explore his process, answer questions and perform original compositions, as well as music by Grateful Dead, Duke Ellington, Donny Hathaway, Merle Haggard and more! Featuring Joshua Espinoza on keyboards, John Previti on bass and Mike Kuhl on drums. Doors at 7:00 p.m. | Show @ 7:30 p.m.

Join us on Thursday, May 2nd as Joel Harrison and his band bring jazz, blues, country, rock, and more under one roof for Big Tent Americana. Guitarist, composer, arranger, lyricist,... [ More Info ]

Morgan Gonce Senior Recital

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
$10 General Admission; $5 Stages Academy Members

Join us to celebrate Morgan Gonce at her Senior Recital as she begins a new chapter of her musical development. Morgan will perform together with her instructor of 12 years and Stages' General Manager Charles Simon. The duo will perform selections spanning Morgan's entire musical journey, from some of the first music they ever learned, to some of the songs that have helped who she has become as an artist. Tickets are limited to just 60 people. Doors @ 6:30 p.m. | Show at 7:00 p.m.

Join us to celebrate Morgan Gonce at her Senior Recital as she begins a new chapter of her musical development. Morgan will perform together with her instructor of 12 years... [ More Info ]

Walsh Kunkel Instructor Concert

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
$15 General Admission; $7.50 Stages Academy Members

Stages Music Arts proudly presents Walsh Kunkel in the Julian S. Smith performance hall. Walsh is a local jazz guitarist, performer, composer and teacher who can reguarly be seen in venues, clubs and art spaces throughout Baltimore & DC. Walsh is a member of several bands with extensive experience, pushing the boundaries of genre and technique - crafting his own unique style that encompasses jazz, ambient and experimental music. We are delighted to showcase Walsh where he will perform original music accompanied by Jude Botten on electric bass and Andrew Young on drums.

Stages Music Arts proudly presents Walsh Kunkel in the Julian S. Smith performance hall. Walsh is a local jazz guitarist, performer, composer and teacher who can reguarly be seen in... [ More Info ]

Beatles for Kids

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
$17.95 Adults; $14.95 Kids; $13.95 WTMD/WYPR Members; Free for kids 2 and under.

The Beatles are the ultimate family rock band — one that kids, parents and grandparents can all enjoy together. And on Saturday May 11, WTMD is proud to host the Maryland based Beatles tribute band The Fabtastic Four to Saturday Morning Tunes - right here at Stages Music Arts! The Fabtastic Four play faithful renditions of Beatles classics, without the wigs or costumes. Because does it really matter what the band looks like? We’re all here for the music! And no band has more family friendly music than the Beatles. Featuring members of the power pop band Starbelly, the Fabtastic Four will perform outdoors. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the show starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. so we can all be home in time for lunch and nap time. This show is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. See you and your family there!

The Beatles are the ultimate family rock band — one that kids, parents and grandparents can all enjoy together. And on Saturday May 11, WTMD is proud to host the... [ More Info ]

Overcoming Stage Fright

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
Free for Stages Academy Members; $25 General Admission

You know the feeling...it's time to go on stage and it's hard to breathe, you feel a little shaky and have a pit in your stomach - otherwise known as performance anxiety! Even the most talented musicians suffer from stage fright. Performing for a crowd is an entirely different skill set than playing music - but one that all musicians should study in order to feel relaxed on stage and perfom your best! Join Molly Garrett to learn practical techniques and strategies to conquer nerves and deliver confident, captivating performances every time!

You know the feeling...it's time to go on stage and it's hard to breathe, you feel a little shaky and have a pit in your stomach - otherwise known as... [ More Info ]

Jam Night

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
FREE for Academy Members; $25 General Admission

Let's jam! Jam Night is an opportunity for students of all abilities to informally play together under the guidance of an instructor. Jam Night can take many forms, depending on who is in attendance, but usually includes playing songs selected by attendees, guided improvisation, opportunities to solo and more. Jam night is a great way for beginners to ease into playing with others and for experienced musicians to practice improv and soloing skills. There is no audience for Jam Night - more an opportunity for musicians to hone their group playing and improv skills with the expectation that it will be messy and free! And it is SO MUCH FUN!

Let's jam! Jam Night is an opportunity for students of all abilities to informally play together under the guidance of an instructor. Jam Night can take many forms, depending on... [ More Info ]

2024 JamBourrée Student Band Showcase

$5 General Admission; $10 Day of Show

Stages Music Arts and Music United proudly present JamBourrée Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert! Join us on May 19th, 2024 at The Recher Theater and The Rec Room in Towson to rock out to a full lineup of kid, teen and adult student bands from Stages Music Arts. The Sixth Annual JamBourrée is coming back bigger and better than ever, a ticket sales contest (winner gets to record a music video with our professional recording engineers), awesome prize raffles, new sponsors and MORE! Get your tickets today to support your favorite musician and rock out with us this Spring! See the full lineup on Eventbrite. When you check out, you'll be prompted to choose which band you are coming to see, so make sure you know! Proceeds benefit Music United, a student-run non-profit whose mission is to unite the youth of Baltimore through the power of music and the performing arts.

Stages Music Arts and Music United proudly present JamBourrée Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert! Join us on May 19th, 2024 at The Recher Theater and The Rec Room in... [ More Info ]

Amplify: Affordable Video Content for Artists

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
$250 Solo and Duo Artists; $500 Full Bands

Join LJR Creative on May 20th for a video & photo event to help you get affordable content to promote your music. Videos are shot with a single moving camera angle (see these video examples from previous events for samples). Each artist gets a 45-minute slot to film up to 4 of these one take videos (note: limit of 4 takes per song). The first video is $250 for solo and duo artists, $500 for bands. Photos are $200. 

Join LJR Creative on May 20th for a video & photo event to help you get affordable content to promote your music. Videos are shot with a single moving camera... [ More Info ]

Electronic Music Listening Party

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
FREE

Celebrate with us as the students in Stages Music Arts Electronic Music Program Levels 1-4 share the original compositions they've been working on all semester at our Electronic Music Listening Party on May 23, 2024 in the Julian S. Smith Performance Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public but RSVP is required.

Celebrate with us as the students in Stages Music Arts Electronic Music Program Levels 1-4 share the original compositions they've been working on all semester at our Electronic Music Listening... [ More Info ]

Bass Players Social

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
Free for Stages Academy Members; $25 General Admission

Calling all bass guitar players - you're invited to join us at Stages Music Arts to hang with other bass players, jam together, listen to each other play and give/receive helpful advice that we can all learn from. Come prepared to have a great time and if you are willing to share, come prepared to play one song, exercise, or technique that you've recently learned and would like feedback on. Hosted by bass player extraordinaire Joe Martone.

Calling all bass guitar players - you're invited to join us at Stages Music Arts to hang with other bass players, jam together, listen to each other play and give/receive... [ More Info ]

Anyone Can Groove with Matt Halpern

Julian S. Smith Performance Hall 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States
$30 General Admission; Free for Stages Academy Members

Anyone can play the drums and anyone can groove. It’s a lot more accessible and a lot easier than you think. And that’s the key - don’t overthink it! Drums and groove are all around us - you just have to know where to look. In this masterclass, esteemed Baltimore-born drummer Matt Halpern will go over fun concepts and simple exercises to help you find your groove, and YOUR sound.

Anyone can play the drums and anyone can groove. It’s a lot more accessible and a lot easier than you think. And that’s the key - don’t overthink it! Drums... [ More Info ]