Maryland Winds: A Stroll in the Park

Join us for an amazing evening filled with beautiful music by the talented musicians of Maryland Winds! The event will take place on Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Come and enjoy a wonderful performance in a stunning outdoor venue. Bring your friends and family for a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a magical night with Maryland Winds!

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.

Parking is in Lot 2 (flat) and Lot 2 (garage). ADA / Priority Mobility Parking is available when you check out or email [email protected]

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (flat)

For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the flat surface parking lot, not the garage).

From points north: Take 29 South to 175 West (Columbia). Continue as 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway, for approximately 2.3 miles. Make a left onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Make a right onto Little Patuxent Parkway, continue for approximately 0.2 miles. Make a right onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (garage)
For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the garage, not flat lot).

From points North: Take I-95 South to Route 100 West towards Columbia. Continue on Route 100 West to Route 29 South towards Columbia. Continue on 29 South to Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, turn Left at the traffic light onto Broken Land Parkway. Turn right at next light onto Hickory Ridge Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.
From points South: Take I-95 North to Route 32 West towards Columbia. Take Route 32 West to Route 29 North. Follow Route 29 North to Broken Land Parkway, Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, stay in the right lane. At the light, turn right onto Hickory Ridge Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.

1. Centennial Celebration Overture, Dwayne Milburn

1. Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s Roughriders Centennial March, Dana Paul Perna

1. Tubby the Tuba, Geroge Kleinsinger arr. George F. Roach

Tom Holtz - tuba soloist

Terry Eberhardt - narrator

1. Tuscan Serenade, Gabriel Faure arr. Percy Grainger

1. Fourth of July, Morton Gould

Intermission

1. Celebration Fanfare, Steven Reinecke

Featuring band students from Howard County Public Schools

1. First Suite in Eb, Gustav Holst

1.Chaconne  2.Intermezzo 3.March

1. Lillestrøm Bjørkesters Marsj, Kristian Vestli

1. Hoagy Carmichael: An American Classic , Hoagy Carmichael arr. James Kessler

* 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.*

Host or Publisher Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods