Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Tameka Montgomery headlines this month’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media today at 8 a.m. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith released a video asking all students to remain in school and participate in the school’s daily education program. The […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The School Board has proposed that the 2017-2018 school year begin September 5, 2017, the Tuesday after Labor Day, and end no later than Friday, June 15, 2018. 2. The Montgomery County Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, denouncing discrimination, racial bias, hate […]

The National Philharmonic recently sponsored a concerto competition for high school musicians. The winners are:  saxophonist Jacob Tycko, clarinetist Jason Hong, cellist Mairead Flory, and violinist Julia Angelov. Each of the winners will appear at the Music Center at Strathmore with the National Philharmonic, conducted by Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski, in two of […]

The National Philharmonic at Strathmore has announced the appointment of Leanne Ferfolia as its new president, effective June 1. According to a news release, Ferfolia served as vice president of the Philharmonic and before that, director of development. Ferfolia succeeds Ken Oldham Jr., who after 14 years of service to the National Philharmonic, including eleven […]

Here are five things to know today, May 6th, in Montgomery County: 1. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld will hold a news conference today at 11 a.m. to lay out a plan to improve the safety and reliability of the Metrorail system. The news conference will take place at Metro’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.  2. Mayor […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, January 15 Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents an evening of ballroom and Latin dance at Kentlands Mansion at 7 p.m. Instructors from Two Left Feet will be teach Waltz. Reserve your tickets at 301.258.6425. Ankh Repertory Theatre’s production of A Change Gon’ […]

It’s officially the first full week of the New Year and for many, we’re coming down from the holiday season high. Not to worry, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the music scene in 2016. While January is known to music fans a time of sparse concert options, Sound Check has got you […]

Pianist Christopher Taylor and the National Philharmonic orchestra led by Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 May 2 at 8 p.m. and May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. The all-Mozart concert will also feature the Overture to the […]

The National Philharmonic orchestra and chorale led by Victoria Gau will perform Bach’s St. John’s Passion April 11 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m. Bach’s St. John Passion remains one of the most […]

Pianist Brian Ganz recently taught a master class at Strathmore. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports from behind the scenes of this extraordinary lesson. Save the date: Ganz is performing at the Music Center at Strathmore Feb. 7 and 8 with the National Philharmonic. You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concerts here. Related: