Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards Concert

Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards

10th-Anniversary Finalists Concert & Awards Ceremony

The Music Center

Fri, April 24, 2026 | 7:30pm

$20 - $35 in advance | $25 - $40 week of show

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Rochelle Rice performing on stage with Mark Meadows on the piano

Location

The Music Center at Strathmore

Post-Show Reception

Meet the artists at a free dessert reception after the show.

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Plan Your Visit

The Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, founded in 2015, celebrate outstanding composers and lyricists from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

This exciting event features live performances of original songs by talented finalists, with feedback from a panel of esteemed industry judges. The evening culminates in the announcement of the winners, with prizes ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, including a special $2,500 award for a songwriter under 18.

Join us for a night of exceptional music and discover the region’s rising songwriting stars.

Learn More About the Program

Plan Your Visit

Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the performance.
No refunds, exchanges, or credit will be available after a show has passed.
If a show is cancelled or rescheduled, ticket refunds will always be available.
Learn more about our refund and exchange policies.

The Allegro Kitchen at the Music Center has an array of dining options. Bars are open before each concert and during intermission. Please visit our dining page for more information.
You can also visit one of the fantastic nearby restaurants before or after the show.

Strathmore extends its deepest gratitude to Cathy, Alex, and Amanda Bernard for their unwavering dedication to our region’s talented songwriters and for generously investing in this meaningful event.