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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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Arts Journalist Patrick D. McCoy speaks out on the most recent racial injustices, including the death of George Floyd and calls arts presenters, venues and other leaders to action: With the anxiety and turmoil of COVID-19, the current dark season has been compounded...
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TO SING OR NOT TO SING: COVID-19 Raises Health Concerns
FROM THE CONCERT HALL TO THE CHURCH HOUSE: As COVID-19 continues to grip our Nation, the voices of many of our churches wrestle with the reality that their may be no choral singing for quite a while. by Patrick D. McCoy The coronavirus pandemic has certainly had a...
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UPLIFTED VOICES: Glorious Sounds From Around the World
COME LET US SING During this season of coronavirus pandemic and quarantine, music continues to be an amazing joy. PHOTO: James Varrick Armaah is the Founder and Executive Director of Harmonious Chorale Ghana. by Patrick D. McCoy Even in the midst of troubling times,...
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A CALL TO ACTION: Beyond the Songs
Arts Journalist Patrick D. McCoy speaks out on the most recent racial injustices, including the death of George Floyd and calls arts presenters, venues and other leaders to action: With the anxiety and turmoil of COVID-19, the current dark season has been compounded...
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A CALL TO ACTION: Beyond the Songs
Arts Journalist Patrick D. McCoy speaks out on the most recent racial injustices, including the death of George Floyd and calls arts presenters, venues and other leaders to action: With the anxiety and turmoil of COVID-19, the current dark season has been compounded...
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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...
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The Song Shall Continue: The Final Recording of Soprano Jessye Norman set to be released in November
HER LAST GIFT TO US: The passing of Jessye Norman continues to impact admirers around the world. A new recording featuring the soprano is slated for release November 2019. by Patrick D. McCoy A few years ago, a video began to circulate of soprano Jessye...
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JUBILEE: The Story of a People Rings Out in Song at Arena Stage
REVIEW: Now towards the end of its run at Arena Stage, "Jubilee" inspires the power of song through the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. by Patrick D. McCoy If you ever have met person who has attended a historically black college or university...
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