Summer Concert Series

Four Outstanding Summer Concerts Lined Up in 2024

A record number of four outstanding concerts are on the scheduled for Glen Mar’s 2024 Summer Concert Series. Like all concerts in this series, these concerts are free. All concerts will be held at Glen Mar Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Beau Soir Ensemble – Friday, May 31, 7:00 – 8:00 pm  

The Beau Soir Ensemble is a flute, viola, and harp trio dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary chamber repertoire. This ensemble likes to make classical music enjoyable to both those who already relish it and to people new to the genre.

Its musicians are Tsuna Sakamoto on viola, Carole Bean on flute, and Michelle Lundy on harp.

Born in Tokyo, Tsuna Sakamoto was a violist with the National Symphony Orchestra and a founding member of the Potomac String Quartet. She is one of the core artistic staff members of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.

Carole Bean, who will play the flute, is the piccoloist with the National Symphony Orchestra. She previously performed with the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra in Mexico and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra.

Michelle Lundy is a professional harpist who has performed at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Hall and Mansion, the Capitol, Supreme Court, National Archives, Lyceum Museum, Alden Theatre and several of the Smithsonian Museums. She is the founding member of Beau Soir Ensemble.

The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet- Friday, June 21, 7:00 – 8:00 pm followed by a jam – bring your instruments

The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet brings a unique spin to old music by weaving the hammered dulcimer and clawhammer sounds together to make American folk music. The quartet will play traditional and original music. This concert will be held outside.

Ken is one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players and old-time fiddlers in North America. His son Brad is a renowned clawhammer banjo player.

Ken and Brad will be joined by bassist Alex Lacquement, who has crafted a unique, dazzling style, and by fiddler and guitarist Rachel Eddy, a dynamic multi-instrumentalist.  The father-son musicians and Rachel Eddy performed in this concert series in June 2018.

After the concert, the musicians will hold an old-time jam. All are welcome to play fiddle tunes and old-time songs. Bring your instruments.

The Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band  – Friday, July 19, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

The Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band will present “This We’ll Defend,” a video-integrated, patriotic concert experience. Celebrate this great nation and those who are sworn to protect it as we honor military service through music and storytelling. Since the Revolutionary War, “This We’ll Defend” has remained the motto of the U.S. Army. Be inspired and entertained as The Soldiers’ Chorus shares the meaning behind this motto.

The U.S. Army Field Band from Washington, D.C. is the official touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. Its mission as the Musical Ambassadors of the Army is to connect with Americans, share Army stories, and honor veterans. These active-duty soldiers foster a positive relationship with the American people, support diplomatic efforts around the world, and inspire future generations to serve.

Quey Percussion Duo  – Friday, August 16, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Quey Percussion Duo dazzles audiences by blending traditions of contemporary, cross-cultural, classical, and popular music. Quey members Dr. Gene Koshinski and Dr. Tim Broscious, have performed extensively throughout the United States and other countries,. The duo elevates the acts of striking, shaking, and scraping into a blast of energy. Quey has generated almost 200 new works written for or by the duo.

They can be heard in the score of the award-wining short film, The Passage which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018.

QPD holds the only full-time residency by a percussion duo in this country at the University of Delaware where they co-direct the percussion program, deliver various chamber ensembles, coordinate applied lessons, and present joint studio classes. QPD has also engaged in more than 100 university residencies worldwide.

Our 2024 Supporters

These concerts are free thanks to community support. The Howard County Arts Council awarded Glen Mar’s Summer Concert Series a $5,500 grant for the 2024 concerts.

About the Summer Concert Series

Glen Mar Music Director Dr. Sophie Hong started the Summer Concert Series in 2017. Funding for these free concerts comes from sponsors, donations, and grants.

This series has offered a wide variety of quality musical experiences featuring nationally and internationally known artists.

Volunteer committee members meet a few times a year to offer advice on prospective performers and other aspects of the concerts. Committee members acquire sponsors and donors, submit grants, and publicize the events. Members of this committee are Connie Ballenger (director of publicity), Ellen Dan, Lois Hildebrand, Patty Hutton, Fred Sadler (executive director), and Susan Straumanis.

Additional volunteers help with ushering, greeting, and technology.

Sponsor or Donate

If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to the 2024 series, email su************@gl********.org.