by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 9, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
MEET AND GREET: Students of the Washington National Opera Summer Institute recently brunched with Kennedy Center Community Advisory Board Members Nolan Williams, Jr., Andrea Roane, Mira Yang and other arts influencers. by Patrick D. McCoy When you get a personal call...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 28, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
SENDING A MESSAGE: Introducing some standards and new works by African-composers, bass-baritone Carl DuPont presented a rich vocal recital underscored by thought provoking narration. by Patrick D. McCoy Founded by concert pianist Asiya Korepanova, Festival Baltimore...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 26, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Uncategorized
THE BEST OF YOUR SERVICE: Spearheaded by local gospel musician and recording artist Phillip Carter, the DMV Singers’ and Musicians’ Banquet honored some of the area’s finest music leaders for their exemplary service. by Patrick D. McCoy -When in our...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 17, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
MARKING A MILESTONE REVIEW: The Heritage Signature Chorale presented its 19th Anniversary Concert in Washington by Patrick D. McCoy “When we know where we’ve been, we know where we are going” was the sentiment parenthetically speaking as The Heritage Signature...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 8, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Trends
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 22, 2019 | Featured, News, Videos
A GIFT TO THE ARTS: World-renowned soprano Jessye Norman dropped by the Library of Congress for a live conversation with Library of Congress Librarian Carla Hayden in Coolidge Auditorium. by Patrick D. McCoy The stately Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress...