Welcome to the Baltimore Folk Music Society
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 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.
BFMS is now hosting in-person events! Initial plan includes monthly 2nd Saturday dances and twice monthly contra and english dances. To protect those most at risk of infection from Covid-19 we are currently requiring effective mask wearing, proof of vaccination and online ticket purchasing (allows contact tracing) for many events. We intend to adjust as the situation changes. We look forward to seeing you in-person soon!
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.CDSS send love to freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Please download our Welcome Brochure
Virtual and Live Community Events
Saturday, October 01 2022
Autumn Assembly English Country Dance Ball
Autumn Assembly English Country Dance Ball
1-4:30 p.m. Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St. Street, Baltimore, MD
Music: Becky Ross, violin; Jonathan Jensen, piano and more; Paul Oorts, strings and things
Admission by pre-registration only; Registration is open. http://www.bfms.org/autumn-assembly2.php
Fees: $35 BFMS Members, $40 Non-members, $20 Students
Proof of vaccination (including booster) and medical grade face mask required.
Wednesday, October 05 2022
Contra Dance
Steve Gester calls to music by the Treble Makers - Liz Donaldson (piano), Emily Aubrey (fiddle), and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina). Caller TBA. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church (now with air conditioning!). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php . Attendance is limited so pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. No cash at the door.
Saturday, October 08 2022
2nd Saturday Dance
8 - 10:30 PM
Donna Hunt calling to Strings on Wings ~ Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (guitar)
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Pre-registration information available by Sept 29 on www.bfms.org
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Monday, October 10 2022
English Country Dance
Sharon McKinley calls dances to the music of Robin Wilson, Flute, concertina; Sophie Chang, cello; and Judy Meyers, piano. On-line payments only. https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 19 2022
Contra Dance
Bob Isaacs calls to Sugar Beat - Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), and Marc Glickman (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church (now with air conditioning!). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php . Attendance is limited so pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. No cash at the door.
Monday, October 24 2022
English Country Dance
Elke Baker, fiddle; Paul Oorts, mandolin, harp guitar, musette accordion; and Sophie Chang, cello, play music for dances called by Emily Aubrey. On-line payments only. https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 02 2022
Contra Dance
Join us for a contra dance with fabulous live music! Band and caller TBD. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church (now with air conditioning!). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php . Attendance is limited so pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. No cash at the door
Saturday, November 12 2022
2nd Saturday Dance
8 - 10:30 PM
Kim Forry calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevich - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Pre-registration information available by late October on www.bfms.org
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Wednesday, November 16 2022
Contra Dance
Join us for a contra dance with fabulous live music. Calling by Kappy Lanning. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church (now with air conditioning!). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php . Attendance is limited so pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. No cash at the door
Wednesday, November 30 2022
Contra Dance (Bonus 5th Wednesday!)
Join us for a contra dance with fabulous live music! Band and caller TBD. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church (now with air conditioning!). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php . Attendance is limited so pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. No cash at the door
See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Visit the BFMS Folk Events page for a list of some of the other folk events in the area.
www.bfms.org/folkeventsAttention 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.
How to Contact Us
By E-mail - use our Contact page.
We can also be reached by conventional mail at
Baltimore Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 65144, Baltimore, MD 21209.
Call the Baltimore Folk Music Society's Music & Dance Hotline! (888) 646-BFMS or (888)646-2367
or email president@bfms.org.
Membership expired? Renew on-line! See the Membership page for details.
