by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 23, 2020 | Article, Exclusive, Featured, News
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: In a response to a myriad of adjustments in the world of opera and the performing arts, opera luminaries have stepped up and out on numerous issues during this time. by Patrick D. McCoy It is no denying that this period of social distancing...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 15, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Exclusive, Featured
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 8, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Uncategorized
LET’S DANCE: Beloved dance teacher Beatrice Davis-Williams is among those honored by Washington Performing Arts with the 2020 Pola Nirenska Lifetime Achievement Award. by Patrick D. McCoy If you have ever been at any of the special services at DC’s Trinity...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 19, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, Videos
God of Our Weary Years: From legends, professionals and rising artists, soprano Nicole Heaston assembled outstanding black concert and opera singers in this moving rendition of Roland Carter’s arrangement of Lift Every Voice and Sing” just in time for the...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 1, 2020 | Article, Featured, Uncategorized, Videos
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 23, 2020 | Article, Exclusive, Featured, News, Uncategorized
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...
