Community Concerts at Second, Inc.

12/31/2025

We're so excited for 2026! 💖🪩🥳

12/02/2025

🎉🎉🎉 Hello everyone! This is yet another Giving Tuesday post. If you have already made a donation to us this season, we are so appreciative!

But if you have not made a contribution this season, please consider making a donation to the series today.

Secure Donation Link:

https://tinyurl.com/5n626832

It has been a great joy to once again connect with you at our concerts this fall! Looking ahead, I am excited that the seven spring concerts rounding out our 2025-26 season celebrate the talent of people here in Baltimore and from around the world. The very substantial spring schedule is as follows:

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 3:30pm
Brian Ganz, piano

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 3:30pm
Birckhead (jazz sextet)

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

Sun, April 12, 2026 | 3:30pm
Tommy Mesa, cello

Sun, May 3, 2026 | 3:30pm
Stiletto Brass

Sun, May 31, 2026 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

Sun, June 7, 2026 | 3:30pm
Rachel Lee Priday, violin

Featuring critically-acclaimed artists and both daring contemporary and time-honored repertoire, these seven concerts stand out as among the best on offer in the wider Baltimore area. And they are offered at no charge to every member of the community.

Please consider making a gift to Community Concerts at Second to ensure that one of Baltimore's premiere music programs remains free for generations of music lovers to come.

Whether you donate $5 or $500 or $1000, every gift helps.

With warmth and deep appreciation,

Chris Shannon

Managing Director

Community Concerts at Second

Donation Link:

https://tinyurl.com/5n626832

12/02/2025

📣📣📣 Hello everyone! This is yet another Giving Tuesday post. If you have already made a donation to us this season, we are so appreciative!

But if you have not made a contribution this season, please consider making a donation to the series today.

Secure Donation Link:
https://tinyurl.com/5n626832

It has been a great joy to once again connect with you at our concerts this fall! Looking ahead, I am excited that the seven spring concerts rounding out our 2025-26 season celebrate the talent of people here in Baltimore and from around the world. The very substantial spring schedule is as follows:

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 3:30pm
Brian Ganz, piano

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 3:30pm
Birckhead (jazz sextet)

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

Sun, April 12, 2026 | 3:30pm
Tommy Mesa, cello

Sun, May 3, 2026 | 3:30pm
Stiletto Brass

Sun, May 31, 2026 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

Sun, June 7, 2026 | 3:30pm
Rachel Lee Priday, violin

Featuring critically-acclaimed artists and both daring contemporary and time-honored repertoire, these seven concerts stand out as among the best on offer in the wider Baltimore area. And they are offered at no charge to every member of the community.

Please consider making a gift to Community Concerts at Second to ensure that one of Baltimore's premiere music programs remains free for generations of music lovers to come.

Whether you donate $5 or $500 or $1000, every gift helps.

With warmth and deep appreciation,

Chris Shannon
Managing Director
Community Concerts at Second

Donation Link:
https://tinyurl.com/5n626832

11/30/2025

We hope to see many of you in-person at this afternoon's concert! If you can't make it, we hope you'll consider enjoying the concert livestream on YouTube--link here:

NOV 30, 2025 | 3:30PMMUSICIANS OF THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONYFree concert. No tickets or reservations required.Presented in-person and livestreamed on YouTube.Ven...

11/19/2025

Strathmore's artist in residence program is accepting applications! What a terrific opportunity for local musicians!🎼🤩

Calling all musicians in the Baltimore-Washington area! 📢

Applications are open for Strathmore’s Artists in Residence (AIR) Class of 2027, and we're seeking 6 exceptional artists ready for their next step.

This 10-month residency offers mentorship, professional development, paid performance opportunities, and creative support. Our AIR alumni have released acclaimed albums, earned national recognition, and toured internationally. 🌍

🌟 Apply by Dec 23: strathmore.org/AIR

Eligibility: ages 18–40, DC–Baltimore region, able to compose + improvise

11/18/2025

📣📣📣At our Nov 30th concert we'll be teaming up with the wonderful congregation at of Second Presbyterian Church to collect donations of new/gently used (and clean) winter clothes--coats, hats, scarves, gloves, etc! We're collecting items appropriate for all ages and sizes. Donations will be given to clients of Turnaround and the kids/families at Walter P. Carter School, and wherever else they are needed.

🥳❤️❤️❤️💝⛄

10/26/2025

We're thrilled to present Merz Trio this afternoon at 3:30pm! For those who cannot make it in-person, please consider tuning into the YouTube livestream - here's the link:

OCTOBER 26, 2025 at 3:30PMMERZ TRIOSponsored by the Melvin Ringel BequestJoin the award-winning Merz Trio as they search for song in night’s darkness. Beginn...

09/21/2025

We're excited to see many of you at this afternoon's concert, but for those can't attend in-person, here's a link to the concert livestream up on YouTube:

SEP 21, 2025 | 3:30PMMUSICIANS OF THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONYAMY BEACH: Sonata for Violin and Piano in a minor, Op.34Ivan Stefanovic, violin; Lura Johnson, pianoC...

09/20/2025

In addition to Baltimore Symphony Musicians, tomorrow's concert features the wonderful actress Maria Broom as narrator for a suite of Taiwanese folk songs! Nationally known as an actress for her recurring roles in HBO's “The Wire” and “The Corner,” Maria is also a storyteller and dancer with over forty years of performing and teaching in the US and globally. She is a Fulbright scholar and former news reporter for the ABC affiliates in Miami and Baltimore. You can learn more about Maria at her website! https://mariabroom.com/

Please come join us to welcome Maria to our stage! 🎹🎼🥳🤩

A side of Baltimore seldom explored. Maria Broom, at 75, is still dancing through the city, inspiring people young and old to do what makes them feel good. Forty-five years ago, Maria chose to leave her high-profile job at Baltimore’s premiere news station to listen to the inner voice calling her ...

09/14/2025

Hello! We hope to see you all in-person at today's concert, but if you can't attend please consider tuning in to our FREE livestream on YouTube!

Sep 14, 2025 at 3:30pmLIMMIE PULLIAM, TENORMARK MARKHAM, PIANOSponsored by Dr. Paul Sponseller, in Memory of Amy J. Sponseller, who loved sharing CC2nd conce...

09/09/2025

We're excited to see many of you at this Sunday's season opening concert (Limmie Pulliam, tenor & Mark Markham, piano)!!! For a little preview of what's to come, check out this recording of Pulliam's incredible rendition of Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot.

Tenor Limmie Pulliam sings ‘Nessus Dorma’ from Puccini’s Turandot.Recorded August 16, 2019

07/16/2025

WELCOME TO OUR 39th SEASON!!!! 🎹🎻🥳🥳🥳
The twelve concerts on the 2025-26 season offer opportunities to enjoy jazz, classical, brass, vocal music, and more! From the Met Opera tenor Limmie Pulliam and collaborative pianist Mark Markham to Baltimore’s own world-famous jazz vibraphonist Warren Wolf to the acclaimed Merz Trio and locally beloved & internationally celebrated pianist Brian Ganz, the variety of this year’s guest artists is matched by their excellence.

In addition, we will continue to feature musicians from the Baltimore Symphony and the region in concerts pairing rarely performed gems alongside beloved chamber music repertoire.

****SEASON AT A GLANCE***
Sep 14, 2025 | 3:30pm
Limmie Pulliam, tenor
& Mark Markham, piano

Sep 21, 2025 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

Oct 26, 2025 | 3:30pm
Merz Trio (piano, violin, cello)

Nov 9, 2025 | 3:30pm
Warren Wolf, vibraphone
with piano & string quartet

Nov 30, 2025 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

Jan 25, 2026 | 3:30pm
Brian Ganz, piano

Mar 15, 2026 | 3:30pm
Birckhead (Jazz Sextet)

Mar 29, 2026 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

April 12, 2026 | 3:30pm
Tommy Mesa, cello

May 3, 2026 | 3:30pm
Stiletto Brass

May 31, 2026 | 3:30pm
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

June 7, 2026 | 3:30pm
Rachel Lee Priday, violin

For more details, visit CC2nd.org !!