by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 2, 2023 | Across the Arts, Article, Choral Music, Community Events, Exclusive, Featured, Interviews, News, Reviews
BACK ON STAGE: After an array of performance cancellations and venue constraints, ensembles began to return to the stage in full force with exciting productions. LEAD PHOTO: The Washington Bach Consort performed the world-premiere of “A New Song” by...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Aug 9, 2022 | Article, Breaking News, Exclusive, Featured, News
MOVING FORWARD: After a successful 3 1/2 run as Executive Director of The Washington Chorus,Stephen Marc Beaudoin shares his decision to leave the thriving symphonic chorus. LEAD PHOTO: Stephen Marc Beaudoin has served as Executive Director of The Washington Chorus...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 17, 2022 | Across the Arts, Choral Music, Featured, News, Reviews, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, Uncategorized
DEPTH AND JOY VIRTUAL REVIEW: Wide-Ranging Program of Music by Johannes Brahms captured the soundtrack of Scott Tucker’s Choral Arts tenure. LEAD PHOTO: Shannon Finney Photography by Patrick D. McCoy The all Brahms evening presented last night at Washington...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 16, 2022 | Choral Music, Featured, Interviews, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
A MUSICAL CORNERSTONE: In June of 2012, Scott Tucker was widely introduced to the DC Choral Community at the conclusion of a celebration for Choral Arts Founder Norman Scribner. His final concert with Choral Arts will take place in the very same space. by Patrick D....
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 19, 2022 | Article, Featured, News, Uncategorized
Several Choirs from Virginia Commonwealth University, Longwood University, American University, University of Virginia, Catholic University and Virginia State University combine to render the 20th Anniversary performance of the “Defiant Requiem” conducted...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 8, 2021 | Article, Choral Music, Featured, News, Uncategorized
ON THE SCENE: Founded by DC choral titan, Robert ‘Bob’ Shafer to critical acclaim, Erin Freeman is selected to carry forth the choral legacy of The City Choir of Washington. by Patrick D. McCoy Erin Freeman who is currently Director of the Richmond...