Music as rich and diverse as Unitarian Universalism
Columbia, Maryland is no stranger to music. Music feeds our souls and our Faith. Music weaves themes of unity and joy, encouraging listeners to come together and find commonality in their shared experience. For these reasons and more, we’re excited to launch a dynamic new concert series to serve UUCC, the Owen Brown Community, and the greater Howard County area.
The first season brings together a classical trio with a program of American composers, an award-winning cabaret artist, a pop/soul female vocal group, and original contemporary piano.
20% of all concert sales will be donated to a local mission aligned organization of the artists’ choosing.
2026-27 Premiere Season
We are thrilled to welcome a whole slate of new artists to the Owen Brown Interfaith Center stage for our first season.
Zodiac Trio
“American Stories”
October 24, 2026
A vibrant journey through America’s musical history, from Gershwin and Bernstein to Schickele and a special tribute to Benny Goodman.
Stearns Matthews
“December Songs”
December 12, 2026
Maury Yeston’s “December Songs” follows a brokenhearted man as he wanders the snowy paths of Central Park in search of strength and healing. Stick around for a costume change and a festive holiday set!
bēheld
“Fierce and Free”
February 6, 2027
bēheld are fierce and free women creating music, community, and sisterhood. Their repertoire spans social justice songs of the past 75 years, combined with pop and soul songs of today that honor the work of women, the challenges we face in an increasingly demanding and cruel world, and the joy we experience when we find a community that recognizes and celebrates all that we are, all that we hold, and all that we bring.
Markus Hauck
“Intersections”
April 10, 2027
Markus’s piano compositions live at the intersection of classical, jazz, and pop. His music has been featured on syndicated German network radio and on the sampler “le Classique abstrait,” distributed worldwide by Universal Music.
Tickets & Subscriptions
| Season Subscriptions are available Subscriptions include 1 ticket to all 4 concerts — savings of 20% or more! | |
| Single Ticket available online and at the door | $30 |
| Young Adult (19-29) only available online | $25 |
| Music lovers 18 and under with paying adult | $10 |
All concerts begin at 7PM in Sanctuary C at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. Free onsite parking is available.
A variety of concessions will be available to purchase to support our youth service trip to West Virginia in July.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia is an inclusive, supportive community for families in Howard County who feel a call to Love and justice. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you are welcome here. Learn more about us.
Artist Interest
If you are an artist interested in joining our series, please complete this form. Bookings have begun for the 2027-28 season.
Volunteer
Whether you want to usher, take photographs, or help with grassroots marketing, you can support music in our community! High school students looking to fulfill volunteer hours are encouraged to apply.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Executive Director, Laurice Grae.