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 | Mar 10, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Radio
On March 18, Classical Music Indy will unveil the first season of Melanated Moments in Classical Music with a dynamic duo as co-hosts. International opera star Angela Brown and music sociologist Joshua Thompson are featured on this exciting new podcast that explores...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 3, 2020 | Breaking News, Featured, News, Uncategorized
NAME CHANGE In the wake of the allegations against famed tenor Placido Domingo, Washington National Opera makes a name change to its young artist program. by Patrick D. McCoy –FROM A PRESS RELEASE In 2002, while Placido Domingo was serving as Washington National...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Feb 27, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured
CHORAL FOUNDER SET TO RETIRE: After many years leading The City Choir of Washington, which he founded in 2007, the retirement of the esteemed conductor, composer and educator Robert Shafer was announced this week. (Photo Credit: Arts Laureate) by Patrick D. McCoy The...
