See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Monday, December 09 2024 (Member Sponsored) Baltimore Shape Note Singing 7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
Tuesday, December 10 2024 BFMS Song Swap Join us at the In-person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214! We're delighted to be back singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome).
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc. Please stay home.
This event occurs every 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday, December 12 2024 Mid Winter Ball - Save the Date *Below*
Put the BFMS MidWinter Ball on your calendar!
February 1 2025 not the date above
6:30-10pm Church of the Redeemer
More information coming soon
Saturday, December 14 2024 2nd Saturday Dance 7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier) Kappy Laning calling to Amberwing ~ Emily Aubrey - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Janina O'Brien - piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, December 16 2024 English Country Dance An Evening of English Coutnry Dance on Beethoven's Birthday: 8 pm -- 1030 pm
April Blum calls the dances and Jeffrey Steinberg on violin, Marty Taylor on recorders and concertina, and Janina O'Brien will provde the music thereto.
Please feel free to bring a snack to share, as it encourages socializing during the break!
Wednesday, December 18 2024 Contra Dance Greg Frock calls to the music of Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 23 2024 English Country Dance An Evening of English Country Dance in a lovely hall. 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Emily Aubrey returns to call for us, accompanied by Mark Vidor on accordion, Steven Epstein on clarinet, and Carl Friedman on the piano!
Please, feel free to bring along a snack to share, as it enhances our break time!
