Music & Theater Groups
See below for links to the amazing musical and theatrical organizations in St. Mary’s County! Click on the photo for details.
Chesapeake Orchestra, Inc. under the direction of Jeffrey Silberschlag provides Southern Maryland with high-quality cultural programming for all ages. The orchestra’s presence will enhance the internationalization of Southern Maryland with cultural exchanges. The performances range from serious classical composition to light classics, jazz, and genres such as Bluegrass and Blues all fused with orchestral instrumentation to develop new audiences.
COSMIC Symphony gives residents an opportunity to enjoy high-quality orchestral music during the fall, winter and spring without leaving Southern Maryland.
Their primary objective is to provide the Southern Maryland community with classical music performed by its own local musicians.
Their goal is to foster, promote and increase the public knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in St. Mary's County and Southern Maryland, and to make live theatre affordable and available to as many members of the surrounding communities as possible.
Relax waterside on the museum lawn and enjoy live national jazz artists, lots of delicious seafood and gorgeous views of the Potomac and St. Clement’s Island at this popular signature event.
Patuxent Voices is a women’s group dedicated to quality a cappella singing. Currently under the direction of Linda Aughe & Laurel Dietz, Patuxent Voices gives two sets of formal concerts annually, one at Christmas and one in the spring, and performs at a variety of community events.
St. Maries Choral Arts has a calling to serve and enhance the artistic needs of the citizens of Southern Maryland through the singing and performing of choral music.
You have an opportunity to be a part of an organization whose mission is to document, increase understanding of and foster African American contributions to the history and development of St. Mary’s County while advocating for improvements in health, education, and community building for all citizens of St. Mary’s County. The UCAC hosts the annual Juneteenth Festival in Lexington Park, MD.