BSO Raffles Opportunity to Conduct at Oregon Ridge, 7/3-4

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will raffle the chance for one lucky patron (per concert) to conduct the BSO during the annual "Star-Spangled Spectacular" celebration, Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 at 8 p.m. at Oregon Ridge Park.

For $5, patrons can enter to win the opportunity to lead the BSO in John Phillip Sousa's patriotic march, "Stars and Stripes Forever." To enter, patrons can visit the tables located near the main entrance; BSO staff members will also be walking among the crowd to sell tickets.

Conductor Bob Bernhardt will select one winner each night before intermission and give her or him a coaching session during intermission to prepare the winner for his or her BSO conducting debut in the second half of the program.

COMPLETE PROGRAM DETAILS:

Star-Spangled Spectacular

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 8 p.m. - Oregon Ridge Park*

Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 8 p.m. - Oregon Ridge Park**

*Rain date will be July 4 concert.

**No rain date for this concert.

Oregon Ridge Park, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Md. 21030

Robert Bernhardt, conductor

Katie Van Kooten, soprano

Winner of the "Stars and Stripes Forever" raffle, conductor

Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children (in advance) and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410.783.8000 or BSOmusic.org. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Free parking is available at the Verizon lot on Shawan Road with shuttle to the park. Permits for onsite parking can be purchased for $12 in advance from the BSO Ticket Office or for $15 at the gate.

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