Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Music Box Series

About BSO Music Box Series:

A concert series for babies and toddlers, ages 6 months to 3 years, and their families, the Music Box Series gives your budding music-lover the chance to explore music through highly-engaging and interactive performances, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Hosted by Maria Broom, each concert features an ensemble of BSO musicians performing classical works and children’s songs to develop musicality, creativity and coordination.

Dates and themes:

OCTOBER 17 - The Four Seasons (String Quartet)

From blooming flowers to swirling snowflakes, children and caregivers explore each season through movement, storytelling, familiar songs, and imaginative play. Led by our Music Box host, this interactive concert helps little ones connect music with the changing world around them.

NOVEMBER 14 - Jazz It Up (Jazz Trio)

Young listeners become part of the music through call-and-response, movement, singing, and playful improvisation. With guidance from our Music Box host, families discover how jazz invites everyone to listen, create, and join the fun.

JANUARY 23, 2027 - Blast off to the Moon! (Brass Quintet)

Count down for liftoff as children and caregivers sing, move, and imagine together. Guided by our Music Box host, little explorers discover planets, stars, and the moon through live music, playful movement, stories, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity.

MARCH 20, 2027 - Mother Goose Music Party (Woodwind Quintet)

Sing, clap, wiggle, and play along as our Music Box host guides families through familiar nursery rhymes, movement activities, and interactive storytelling. Designed especially for ages 0–3, this playful concert helps young children make connections between music, language, rhythm, and early literacy.

MAY 8, 2027 - Grow Play Earth Day ! ( Percussion Ensemble)

Little ones and their caregivers become part of the musical adventure as they clap, move, sing, and play alongside BSO musicians. Guided by a Music Box host, families explore the sounds of nature through interactive movement, familiar songs, stories, and playful activities designed especially for ages 0–3. Along the way, children make connections between music and the world around them while developing early listening, coordination, and language skills.

About BlackRock Center for the Arts:

Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts (BlackRock Center) stands as the leading venue for performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD.We are dedicated to enriching our community by providing accessible and high-quality cultural and creative experiences to the most diverse unincorporated city in the country. BlackRock programs include free art galleries featuring exquisite exhibitions, exceptional live performances, an art supplies thrift store, and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.