Preludes and Possibilities: A Summer Pops Concert

Presented by BWFA, this free, family-friendly performance by the Columbia Orchestra is the perfect way to spend a beautiful evening outdoors enjoying music in the park.

Don’t miss this fun and exciting musical journey filled with possibilities as the Columbia Orchestra, under the baton of guest conductor Victoria Gau, performs a captivating program of popular pops melodies. This remarkable afternoon will culminate with the historic announcement of the orchestra's next Music Director. Join the celebration as we embrace inspired artistic vision and turn an eagerly anticipated new page. Bring your family and enjoy this enchanting concert filled with delightful music that will captivate audiences of all ages.

Enjoy FREE concerts presented by the Inner Arbor Trust all spring, summer, and fall.

About the Inner Arbor Trust

The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use.

About the Presenting Sponsor: Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a nationally recognized wealth management firm providing objective advice since 1986. BWFA integrates investment management, retirement and estate planning, and tax services so you can rest easy and enjoy your money. They work with families and individuals in a comfortable Fee-Only setting free of commissions and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Parking will be assigned shortly before the event by email. If you need ADA parking, please make sure you select ADA parking during checkout.

For more information about parking please click here - https://innerarbortrust.org/location

All seating will be on the lawn. Lawn chairs are available for rent ($5 each), or you may bring a blanket or a small lawn chair with no canopy.

No pets except service animals are permitted at this event. We will miss our four legged friends, but please do bring canine companions to events where permitted.

Restrooms are available at the top of Chrysalis hill.

*Image shows the logo of the presenting sponsor for the event: BWFA (Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors)*

* Image shows the logo of First National Bank as a Founding Partner. Partner Organization logos for Columbia Association and Howard County Recreation and Parks.*

This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.

* image shows an abstract version of the Maryland flag, the logo of the Maryland State Arts Council, which is part of the Department of Commerce.*

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States