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The Music of Chesterfield County Native Damien Geter to Receive World-Premiere
IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: 1998 Matoaca High School Damien Geter, who is making his mark as an operatic soloist and composer will have his new work "Cantata for a More Hopeful Tomorrow" featured in a world premiere virtually this Saturday by The Washington Chorus. by...
For Such A Time As This: “One Vote Won” Explores the Importance of the Right to Vote
WHEN VOICES COUNT: Composer Dave Ragland explores the Black vote with his new opera "One Vote Won" for Nashville Opera. LEAD PHOTO: Tamica Nicole in the lead role of Gloria, who ponders why she should vote in the election. by Patrick D. McCoy This season of the...
Composers Adolphus Hailstork and Rollo Dilworth recently featured on The Washington Chorus’ Virtual Series
VIRTUAL OPEN SINGS: The Washington Chorus' TWC Host Patrick D. McCoy welcomed conductor Dr. Katherine FitzGibbon and composers Dr. Rollo A. Dilworth and Dr. Adolphus Hailstork, whose music was featured as a part of The Washington Chorus' Virtual Sings in partnership...
SOLACE THROUGH MUSIC: New Orchestra of Washington and Choral Arts to perform Dia De Los Muertos Concert to Honor Lives Lost to COVID-19
A VIRTUAL COMMEMORATION: As most performing arts organizations, New Orchestra of Washington and The Choral Arts Society of Washington present the Brahms’ Requiem in a fresh online experience. by Patrick D. McCoy In previous seasons, Choral Arts and The New Orchestra...
MY DÉBUT AS GUEST HOST AND CREATIVE PRODUCER TODAY AT 5 PM EDT
TUNE IN "Generations" will mark my début as Guest Host and Creative Producer of The Washington Chorus ' TWC TV today at 5 pm EDT. VIEW ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK We all have experienced the connection and joy that music brings from generation to generation. Dave and...
“Seven o’ Clock Shout” by composer Valerie Coleman to be featured in the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Season Opener
Classical Voice North America caught up with composer Valerie Coleman from her home in Florida to chat about her piece “Seven o’ clock Shout being featured in The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Virtual Season Opener.
The Washington Chorus’ TWC TV Names a New Host
A NEW HOST: In a surprise announcement on the 9/24/2020 installment of TWC TV ahead of its 60th Anniversary Birthday Bash next month, Executive Director of The Washington Chorus Stephen Marc Beaudoin announced that DC based arts journalist, radio host and musician...
CAMEO APPEARANCE: Arts Journalist Patrick D. McCoy Set to Appear Today at 5 PM EDT on TWC TV
TUNE IN: The Washington Chorus will stream its popular popular TWC TV Virtual Show, ahead of its 60th Anniversary Virtual Birthday Bash today at 5 PM EDT LEARN MORE AND WATCH HERE ON FACEBOOK WATCH HERE ON YOUTUBE TODAY AT 5 PM Patrick D. McCoy who most know as an...
September 2020 Issue of Early Music America features a conversation with legendary countertenor Derek Lee Ragin
The world renowned countertenor Derek Lee Ragin is featured in the September 2020 issue of Early Music America’s EMag.
THE CELEBRITY SERIES: An interview with internationally acclaimed baritone Jubilant Sykes set for Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 2 PM EDT
WITH JUBILATION: The world-renowned singer Jubilant Sykes joins “Across the Arts” in conversation about his career and the next guest of THE CELEBRITY SERIES. On Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 2 PM EDT, the acclaimed baritone will join Patrick D. McCoy in conversation on Facebook Live as well as YouTube.
A Virtual Passport: National Chamber Ensemble Season Takes the Audience on a European Vacation
MOVING FORWARD: The National Chamber Ensemble is set to launch its new season with a combination of virtual and live musical experiences. by Patrick D. McCoy The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a damper on so many musical performances and arts venues around the...
SKY HIGH: Soprano Janinah Burnett uses her NYC balcony as a launch pad to share her soaring voice
WITH A VOICE UPLIFTED: In the midst of this trying time because of the COVID-19 pandemic, soprano Janinah Burnett has created an unlikely stage to share her musical gifts. by Patrick D. McCoy I am sure that many of us have seen the stories of numerous musicians...
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INTRODUCING: “Reaching for Excellence” A Media Arts Virtual Course
Taking it to the Next Level: "Reaching for Excellence" set to launch virtual media arts course Initially conceived solely as a book project, "Reaching for Excellence" has been re-envisioned as virtual media arts course taught by arts journalist Patrick D. McCoy. This...
INTERVIEW: The Spotlight Series with tenor Issachah Savage
A PRIZE-WINNING TENOR: The Philadelphia native and Washington, DC native Issachah Savage joined arts journalist Patrick D. McCoy on "Across the Arts" via Facebook Live to chat about his career and upcoming live recital under the auspices of Classical Movements....
AWE AND JOY: Choral Arts Virtual Programming Aims to Awaken the Spirit
MOVING AHEAD: In efforts to inspire with music during the pandemic, Choral Arts announced its virtual programming today in a special announcement. by Patrick D. McCoy With the current pandemic, arts organizations around the world have had to pivot during these...
BREAKING NEWS: The Two-Time Grammy Award Winning Washington Chorus Names Conductor Dr. Eugene Rogers as its next Artistic Director
EXCLUSIVE: A Game Changing Appointment: On the cusp of its nearly 60 year choral presence in our Nation's Capital, Eugene Rogers will be the first African-American conductor of The Washington Chorus, one of our country's premiere symphonic choirs. Here, we share...
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MY DÉBUT AS GUEST HOST AND CREATIVE PRODUCER TODAY AT 5 PM EDT
TUNE IN "Generations" will mark my début as Guest Host and Creative Producer of The Washington Chorus ' TWC TV today at 5 pm EDT. VIEW ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK We all have experienced the connection and joy that music brings from generation to generation. Dave and...
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The Music of Chesterfield County Native Damien Geter to Receive World-Premiere
IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: 1998 Matoaca High School Damien Geter, who is making his mark as an operatic soloist and composer will have his new work "Cantata for a More Hopeful Tomorrow" featured in a world premiere virtually this Saturday by The Washington Chorus. by...
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“Seven o’ Clock Shout” by composer Valerie Coleman to be featured in the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Season Opener
Classical Voice North America caught up with composer Valerie Coleman from her home in Florida to chat about her piece “Seven o’ clock Shout being featured in The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Virtual Season Opener.
A Virtual Passport: National Chamber Ensemble Season Takes the Audience on a European Vacation
MOVING FORWARD: The National Chamber Ensemble is set to launch its new season with a combination of virtual and live musical experiences. by Patrick D. McCoy The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a damper on so many musical performances and arts venues around the...
REVIEW: Soprano Michelle Bradley makes her Kennedy Center Recital Début
SOARING HIGH Presented in her Washington recital début by Vocal Arts DC, soprano Michelle Bradley sang an impressive recital in The Terrace Theater on Wednesday evening. by Patrick D. McCoy With the advent of social media, the musical talents of an artist can be...