Orchestra performing a Coco live-to-film concert with the words Coco, live

Strathmore brought Disney and Pixar’s *Coco* to life with a live orchestral performance and a Latin American arts market celebrating Día de los Muertos. Part of the WINDOWS series, the event brought together music, cultural traditions, and local artisans for an experience that extended beyond the movie screen.Continue Reading

Opinion: MCPS is building high school seats it does not need

Anonymous opinion submission. Moderately MOCO knows the author’s identity. MCPS is scheduled to complete a new high school at Damascus in 2031 with about 700 additional seats to relieve overcrowding at Clarksburg. The problem is, according to the fall2026 CIP, in 2031 after the addition is completed, Clarksburg will beContinue Reading

Strathmore and MCPS Celebrate a Decade of Bringing the Blues to Fifth Graders

Strathmore and Montgomery County Public Schools are celebrating 10 years of The Blues, an original concert bringing music history to life for fifth graders. Running October 20–23, this year’s program welcomes 12,500 students for live performances exploring the blues and its influence on American music, with admission and transportation fully funded.Continue Reading