Perry Hall High School welcomes new marching band director

PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall High School has announced the appointment of alumnus Frank Gorecki III as its new marching band director for the 2025-26 season. Gorecki, a 1996 graduate of Perry Hall High School and a former “Marching Gator,” will take the helm of the school’s marching band program. The school expressed its excitement about his return, noting his enthusiasm […]

Middle River Concert Band to hold 2025 summer concert in July

BOWLEYS QUARTERS. MD—The Middle River Concert Band will hold its summer concert at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association in July. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025. The concert is free and attendees should bring their own chairs, snacks, blankets, etc. The Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association is located at 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road (21220). […]

Nottingham Panda Express invites customers to ‘Sing For Your Shrimp’ with karaoke challenge

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Customers at the Nottingham Panda Express will have a chance to sing for their supper — or at least a significant discount — this Friday as the restaurant hosts a “Sing For Your Shrimp” karaoke challenge. The event, celebrating the return of Panda Express’s Wok-Fired Shrimp entrée, invites guests to perform a 30-second song from a curated list of […]

Oregon Ridge to hold Music in the Woods festival this weekend

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Oregon Ridge will be holding a music festival this weekend in Cockeysville. Celebrate the season with the Music in the Woods festival at Oregon Ridge Nature Center.  The event will be be held 1:00  to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Enjoy this family-friendly festival with diverse local bands and solo musicians. Performances include bluegrass, folk, rock, and […]

BCPS earns national recognition for music education

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has been recognized for its exceptional music education program with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. This is the 20th year in a row that BCPS has received this prestigious national honor. The Best Communities for Music Education designation, now in its 26th year, recognizes school systems that demonstrate a […]

Jerusalem Mill’s 2025 Music in the Meadow concert series lineup announced

KINGSVILLE, MD—A popular Kingsville concert series returns this summer. Jerusalem Mill Village‘s “Music in the Meadow” concert series line-up for 2025 has been announced. The concerts are held on select Sundays throughout the summer (full schedule below) at 2813 Jerusalem Road (21087). All concerts will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., except September concerts which will be 3:00 – 5:00 […]

Music teacher from Cromwell Valley wins national award

TOWSON, MD—Terri Iacarino, vocal music teacher at Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School, has been named Music Teacher of Excellence by the CMA Foundation, a national nonprofit for music education. The Country Music Association’s philanthropic arm bestows this honor upon 30 music teachers nationwide each year. Recipients receive a $2,500 stipend for their classrooms, a $2,500 personal stipend, tailored professional development, […]