River Concert Series

Organization Description

The 21st annual River Concert Series runs each Friday from June 21 – July 19. Concerts are free and open to the public, beginning at 7 p.m. on Townhouse Green. Vendors for food and drink are on site. Grounds open at 5 p.m. Concerts feature the Chesapeake Orchestra directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag.

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Get Ready for a Summer of Musical Magic as the River Concert Series Celebrates its 25th Anniversary!
June 8, 2023
River Concert Series - Fridays, June 23 - July 21
Dust off those picnic blankets and gather your loved ones for a delightful evening of symphony under the stars. The award-winning River Concert Series, having brought the Southern Maryland community together through music for an incredible 25 years, is back for another season. Starting June 23, a… Find Out More
Southern Maryland’s Highly Anticipated River Concert Series Returns for 24th Season
June 8, 2022
image from 2021 River Concert Series showing the stage and crowd
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the program for the 2022 River Concert Series. A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 24th season, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor… Find Out More
St. Mary's College of Maryland joins the Maryland State Arts Council as a Regional Folklife Center
August 20, 2020
Student drawing by the St. Mary's River shown
St. Mary's College of Maryland was recently awarded a Maryland State Arts Council Folklife Network grant totaling $40,500 to represent Southern Maryland as a Maryland Regional Folklife Center in the Maryland State Arts Council’s Folklife Network. Regional folklife centers serve to continue “… Find Out More
The Chesapeake Orchestra and St. Mary's College Announce Virtual River Concert Series for 2020 Season
June 22, 2020
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The Chesapeake Orchestra and St. Mary's College of Maryland announce that the River Concert Series will be held virtually for the 2020 season.

Music Director of the Chesapeake Orchestra and Chair of the Music Department at St. Mary’s College Jeffrey Silberschlag, explained, “For the safety of our… Find Out More
David Froom's Music for Flute and String Orchestra at Harvard
November 12, 2019
David Froom pictured
David Froom, professor of music, visited Harvard for a rehearsal and the Boston premiere performance of his "Petali di Gelsomino" for flute and string orchestra by the Brattle Street Chamber Players (https://www.brattlestreetchamberplayers.com/). This work was originally written as a gift from St.… Find Out More
Music Students Miller and Warren to Sing with National Philharmonic Summer Choral Institute
July 11, 2019
Miller and Warren pictured
On July 26 at 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's College music students Michael Miller '20 and Jeanette Marie Warren '20 will join the National Philharmonic’s Summer Choral Institute for a concert at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College. Featuring Mozart’s "Coronation Mass in C" … Find Out More
Don Stapleson and The Clazzical Project to Present a Pre-Release Concert at St. Mary's College
July 3, 2019
The Clazzical Project after a concert, featuring three male instrumentalists
On Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary's Hall on the College's campus, Don Stapleson and The Clazzical Project will present a concert celebrating the upcoming release of their new CD, "Clazzical Plus."

The ensemble will be joined by percussionist Tom Teasley and SMCM… Find Out More
Southern Maryland’s Highly Anticipated River Concert Series Returns for 21st Anniversary
May 17, 2019
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the program for the 2019 River Concert Series. The 21st anniversary of the popular, family-friendly music festival will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse… Find Out More
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