EVENTS AT THE STUDIO
JOIN THE CHORALE
Do you love to sing? The Annapolis Chorale is looking for voices like yours. Rehearsals are fun, welcoming, and inspiring, and you’ll make incredible music alongside a community of passionate singers. We meet every Monday night.
Join us and add your voice to the Annapolis Chorale’s most exciting season yet. Please email Liveartsmd@gmail.com for more information.
Photo by Paul Gillespie, Capital Gazette
Maestro J. Ernest Green
Welcome to Our 2026-2027 Season
“Connections” is more than the title of our season. It is the reason we gather to make music.
Every concert creates a connection. Between the performers on stage. Between the performers and the audience. Between generations. Between stories from the past and the lives we live today. Great music has the extraordinary ability to remind us that, despite our different experiences, we share the same hopes, joys, sorrows, and celebrations.
This season, we invite you to experience music that tells timeless stories, each in its own unforgettable way. We begin with a powerful call for peace in Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, we celebrate the enduring optimism of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, continue our treasured holiday traditions with Celebration of Christmas and Handel's Messiah, revisit the magic of cinema through live orchestral performance, and conclude with the breathtaking power of Orff's Carmina Burana and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music. Each program offers its own story while reminding us of the enduring connections that music creates.
At Live Arts Maryland, we believe music is at its best when it’s shared. Whether you’ve attended our concerts for decades or are joining us for the very first time, you’re an important part of our artistic community. Every rehearsal, every performance, and every standing ovation reminds us that the arts have the power to bring people together in ways that few other experiences can.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to sharing another remarkable season of music, friendship, and inspiration.
Stories that inspire us. Music that endures. Connections that last a lifetime.
With gratitude,
J. Ernest Green
Artistic Director
Live Arts Maryland / Annapolis Chorale
GIVE THE GIFT OF THE ARTS!
Your generosity fuels Live Arts Maryland and contributes to the vibrant and thriving arts community we strive to build. Individuals like you - who understand the importance of nurturing creativity - are vital to preserving the arts for generations to come.
ABOUT LIVE ARTS MARYLAND
Our Studio
in Annapolis Mall
Dedicated to fostering artistic expression and community engagement, Live Arts Studio (The Studio) in Annapolis is a vibrant venue where musicians, artists, performers, and members of the community can come and collaborate, create, and share their talent. Whether attending a performance, rehearsal, or other event at The Studio, individuals are likely to be inspired by the energy and creativity that permeates the space.
The Studio offers dynamic experiences and engaging performances featuring both established artists and emerging talents. Committed to uplifting and supporting our local artistic community, The Studio also attracts Broadway veterans and musical legends alike, bringing a rich tapestry of cultural experiences to residents and visitors.
Fast becoming an integral part of the Annapolis Arts scene, The Studio showcases the richness and diversity of our community and provides a vital space for artistic expression, cultural enrichment, and community connection.
Our Staff and Board
J Ernest Green
Artistic Director
Dane Krich
General Manager
Education, Sponsorship, Rental
Ashley Rizzo
Patron Services Coordinator
Resident Ensembles
Annapolis Chorale & Chamber Chorus
The Annapolis Chorale is a 150 person ensemble of singers and friends from Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince Georges, Baltimore, and Calvert counties.
Annapolis Chamber Orchestra
The Annapolis Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1990 by Music Director J. Ernest Green.
Bach+ Consort
The Bach+ Consort is an ensemble focused on performing baroque era and other early music as well.
Cantori
Live Arts Maryland’s women’s vocal ensemble, Cantori, directed by Laurie J. Hays, is known for delivering concerts featuring Broadway favorites, popular hits, and festive holiday music.
Volunteer!
Are you passionate about the arts and looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Live Arts Maryland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives through high-quality musical performances, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support its vibrant programming.
With a rich history dating back to 1974 and a strong presence in the Annapolis area, Live Arts Maryland offers a dynamic and welcoming environment for volunteers to contribute their time and talents. Whether assisting at concerts, helping behind the scenes, or lending a hand with outreach efforts, your involvement will help bring the joy of music to thousands. Join us and be part of a nearly 50-year legacy of artistic excellence and community impact!
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
from 11 am - 2 pm
DAYS WITH A PERFORMANCE
Open until 30 minutes into the performance.
Live Arts Maryland, a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is community enhancement through performing and presenting high-quality music, has been sharing melody and song for nearly 50 years. Founded in Annapolis, MD, in 1974 as The Annapolis Chorale, it has evolved from modest beginnings to a multi-faceted performance organization.Under the artistic leadership of J. Ernest Green since 1985, Live Arts Maryland has grown into one of the region’s largest, most innovative, and active arts organizations.