...to further understanding, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the traditional folk music, folk dance, and folklore of
the American people
The Baltimore Folk Music Society is a nonprofit, educational
organization dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music, dance,
and tradition. BFMS sponsors regular dances, concerts, family events,
and related activities year-round. Members receive the BFMS newsletter
eleven times per year and are eligible for discounts to Society events
by showing their membership card. BFMS is a member of the Country Dance & Song
Society
and shares reciprocity arrangements with the Folklore Society of
Greater Washington, and the Annapolis Traditional Dance Society.
Attention BFMS Members
Recently moved or changed your email address? Wondering why you aren't getting anything from BFMS?
Please contact
BFMS Membership (membership @ bfms.org) and update your contact information.
If you have recently joined BFMS or renewed your membership and did not get
anything in the mail (such as a membership Card) please contact the Membership
Chair at membership @ bfms.org. Thank you.
Download the current newsletter on the Newsletter page
or get a copy of the Mini News here.
Babcock Community Coffeehouse Concert Series.
See the Community Coffeehouse page for details.
Special Events
July 30 2014 Square/contra dance Dick Bearman calls to Unbowed - Henry Koretzky (mandolin), Jamie O'Brien (guitar), and Bruce Campbell (bass). This dance will be FREE to all BFMS members.
October 11 2014 Playford Ball This year's Playford Ball will again be held at the Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore, Maryland.
Program and further information will be available soon.
See our Events page for a
complete listing of events and details.
Baltimore Folk Music
Society, P.O. Box 7134 Waverly Station, Baltimore, MD 21218-0134.
Call the Baltimore
Folk Music Society's Music & Dance Hotline! (888) 646-BFMS
or email president at bfms.org.
Membership expired? Renew on-line! See the Membership
page for details.
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to date on all the latest BFMS news.
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The Baltimore Folk Music Society is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Coming up:
See our Events page for a
complete listing of events and details.
July 28 2014 English Country Dance Rich Galloway calls to Barbara Gorin (violin, etc.), Marty Taylor (winds, concertina), and Liz Donaldson (piano)
July 30 2014 Square/contra dance Dick Bearman calls to Unbowed - Henry Koretzky (mandolin), Jamie O'Brien (guitar), and Bruce Campbell (bass). This dance will be FREE to all BFMS members.
Come early at 6:00 pm for a Picnic and Jam. Note: this is not a potluck... just bring food for yourself. But, if you want to bring extra to share or put on the snack table during the dance.... no laws against that!
August 11 2014 English Country Dance Carl Friedman calls to Becky Ross (violin), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina), and Judy Meyers (piano)
August 12 2014 (Member Sponsored) BFMS Open Sing 7:30-9:30 PM, on the second floor at Bertha's in Fells Point
August 13 2014 Square/Contra Dance Dave Colestock calls to the Contra Rebels - Todd Clewell (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (mandolin, guitar), Bruce Campbell (bass), and Barb Schmid (fiddle). New dancer orientation at 7:30 pm.
Baltimore Folk Music Society
