HISTORY
Margaret Budd
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Community Concerts at Second (“CC2nd”) is recognized for presenting one of the most substantial annual series of free, professional concerts in the Metropolitan Baltimore area. Each year CC2nd present 12-16 performances by world-renowned soloists and ensembles, as well as rising star musicians, in an intimate, informal, and welcoming setting that boasts extraordinary acoustics. All musicians are paid competitive professional fees.
Numerous distinguished musicians have performed on the series, including Denyce Graves, Leon Fleisher, Sean Jones, the Morgan State University Choir, Amit Peled, Cyrus Chestnut, Catalyst Quartet, Simone Dinnerstein, Nathalie Joachim and Spektral Quartet, Berta Rojas, John Shirley-Quirk, Spiro Malas, and Robert Cantrell, among many others. Originally named “The Second Presbyterian Concert Series,” the concerts were founded in 1987 by the late Margaret Budd, then organist of Second Presbyterian Church, with the enthusiastic support of that congregation. The organization was renamed Community Concerts at Second in 2002, and became a separate entity and non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization in 2004. |
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Second Presbyterian Church continues its steadfast support by making its facilities available for concerts, and being the physical ‘home’ of the organization. Community Concerts at Second is governed by a volunteer board of up to twenty-five members, chosen both for their expertise and their commitment. The Governing Board members work individually and together to strengthen the organization and its programs in every way. They are assisted by a full-time Managing Director, who directs the daily operations of the organization.
Now in its fourth decade, Community Concerts at Second’s history demonstrates how one person’s vision and dedication can inspire the contributions and involvement of countless others. Community Concerts at Second has a vibrant future as an organization that will continue to strengthen and enrich the Baltimore community for countless years to come. |
Second Presbyterian Church continues its steadfast support by making its facilities available for concerts, and being the physical ‘home’ of the organization.
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MISSION, VISION & VALUES
MISSION
Community Concerts at Second achieves its mission to inspire and uplift audiences by presenting the highest-quality professional musical programs performed by a diverse roster of renowned artists and rising stars in live and live streamed performances offered free of charge.
VISION
Our vision is to feature a diverse group of outstanding artists performing music that celebrates and explores the wide range of musical traditions and cultures within the Greater Baltimore area and beyond. We will expand our audience through innovative collaborative projects that engage people throughout the community. With programming that stands out as among the best and most exciting in the region, Community Concerts at Second will become a leading contributor to Baltimore's vibrant arts community.
VALUES
Community Concerts at Second values innovation, excellence, access, diversity, and integrity in all of its programs, operations, and governance.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, ANTIRACISM, ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY (IDARE)
CC2nd strives to reflect Baltimore’s vibrant diversity. In line with this mission, CC2nd is committed to inclusion, diversity, accessibility, antiracism, and equity (IDARE). In 2019, the Board formed an IDARE committee that helped the organization develop and sustain a proactive stance and action plan focusing on increasing the diversity of our governing Board, the programming and artists we present, and the audiences we serve. We have expanded outreach into the community; expanded and enhanced the diversity of our Board; and have developed collaborations with Komité Ayiti of Baltimore, the Baltimore School for the Arts, the National Orchestral Institute and Festival, and Morgan State University.
In November 2024 the Community Concerts at Second Board of Directors approved an IDARE statement with accompanying goals and strategies to achieve them.
Click this link to access CC2nd's full IDARE statement.
Community Concerts at Second achieves its mission to inspire and uplift audiences by presenting the highest-quality professional musical programs performed by a diverse roster of renowned artists and rising stars in live and live streamed performances offered free of charge.
VISION
Our vision is to feature a diverse group of outstanding artists performing music that celebrates and explores the wide range of musical traditions and cultures within the Greater Baltimore area and beyond. We will expand our audience through innovative collaborative projects that engage people throughout the community. With programming that stands out as among the best and most exciting in the region, Community Concerts at Second will become a leading contributor to Baltimore's vibrant arts community.
VALUES
Community Concerts at Second values innovation, excellence, access, diversity, and integrity in all of its programs, operations, and governance.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, ANTIRACISM, ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY (IDARE)
CC2nd strives to reflect Baltimore’s vibrant diversity. In line with this mission, CC2nd is committed to inclusion, diversity, accessibility, antiracism, and equity (IDARE). In 2019, the Board formed an IDARE committee that helped the organization develop and sustain a proactive stance and action plan focusing on increasing the diversity of our governing Board, the programming and artists we present, and the audiences we serve. We have expanded outreach into the community; expanded and enhanced the diversity of our Board; and have developed collaborations with Komité Ayiti of Baltimore, the Baltimore School for the Arts, the National Orchestral Institute and Festival, and Morgan State University.
In November 2024 the Community Concerts at Second Board of Directors approved an IDARE statement with accompanying goals and strategies to achieve them.
Click this link to access CC2nd's full IDARE statement.
Our Community Partners
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
We are honored to present members of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as performers on our Chamber Music by Candlelight concerts.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Since the founding of our organization, Second Presbyterian Church has been a constant partner and a beautiful home for our series. We are grateful for their ongoing support!
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The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins
Both the Peabody Institute and Community Concerts at Second present free concerts to the Baltimore community, and we work together to promote the performances of Peabody faculty, alumni, and students.
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Board of Directors & Staff
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Dr. Mellasenah Morris
President Joyce Ritchie Vice President Beth Ann Felder Treasurer Dr. Christina Manceor Secretary Gayle Ackley Tiffany Balkaran-Richardson Franca Barton Evelyn Chatmon Dr. Eric Conway Dr. Craig S. Evans David Fetter Lavena Johanson Dr. Maria Merritt Peyson Moss Emily Inglis Park Terry Shirley-Quirk Jeff Trask |
Directors Emeriti
Steve Boesel Artistic Director Emerita Margaret Budd Managing Director Christopher Shannon Co-Artistic Directors, BSM & Friends Marcia McHugh Ivan Stefanovic |