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World percussionist, composer and educator Tom Teasley presents a program describing, combining and demonstrating a variety of rhythmic concepts from different cultures on his unique “hybrid kit,” which is a drumset adaptation with instruments from Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and the Middle East. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington, DC by editors Maurice Jackson and Blair A. Ruble presents a collection of original and fascinating stories about the DC Jazz scene throughout its history, including a chapter on the contributions of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). Join UDC-TV’s Cheryl L. Hawkins, chapter contributor […]
Levine School of Music presents a performance with violinist Brendan Shea, as part of the Loeffler Family Alumni Series. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1706
Brazilian guitar virtuoso Fabio Zanon, one of the world's most prominent scholars on the music of Brazil, will present a lecture and demonstration on the guitar music of Heitor Villa-Lobos. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1651
Explore the diverse styles and sounds of distinguished American women composers from Undine Moore, granddaughter of slaves, to Lera Auerbach, an immigrant seeking artistic asylum, and self-taught musician Jennifer Higdon. Featuring: Rebecca Carey, Kathleen Jacobi and Karen Johnson (flute), Melissa Dvorak (harp), Aron Rider (cello), Sophia Kim Cook, Dasha Gabay, Hyeweon Gessner and Amanda Halstead […]
UDC's Jazz Ensembles present a Thanksgiving celebration. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
Young Austrian pianist Mitra Kotte will perform a potpourri of classical and romantic pieces, as well as contemporary compositions. Learn more at http://acfdc.org/events-2018/concert-mitra-kotte
Jazz vocalist and pianist Blossom Dearie was an accomplished musician from the Bebop Era into the 21st Century. Her distinctive style was marked with her pixie-like delicate voice paired with muscular rhythms, and combined with her independent attitude. This concert features Paul Bratcher (organ), Nicki Parrott (vocals and string bass), Andrew Hare and Chuck Redd […]
Die Wandervögel, a one-of-a-kind musical quartet of versatile instrumental and vocal performers, will play instrumental music from various cultures that geographically span from Scandinavia to Greece, creating a unique musical […]
Politics and Prose is parterning with Washington Performing Arts to present a series of pop-up concerts in store. These family-friendly performances are free and open to the public on several […]
The University of the District of Columbia presents its annual holiday gift to the Washington, D.C. community. The UDC Chorale directed by Richard Odom, starts the evening with a program […]
Discover Levine Music’s educational programs for all ages and abilities at demo classes, contemporary music jams, information sessions, performances, and an open house with the faculty. RSVP for class demos, or drop in the day of to say hello and find your place in the Levine Community. Levine Music Open House Sunday, January 27, 1-4pm […]
The Omer Quartet (Mason Yu and Erica Tursi, violins, Jinsun Hong, viola, and Alex Cox, cello) present a performance, master class and conversation with the audience. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/upcoming-events/event/1703
Community Sing brings people of all ages and skill levels together to create beautiful music. Led by Levine artist-in-residence Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell formerly of Sweet Honey in the Rock, this fun, energetic program will have you singing gorgeous five-part harmonies in no time. No experience is necessary. The only prerequisite is a love of […]
A performance featuring music by: George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, and more. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1805