by patrickmccoy | Mar 28, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Exclusive, Featured, Uncategorized
At the Music Center at Strathmore: Among its stops was a Monday night performance with Imani Winds. LEAD PHOTO: Members of The Portland Youth Philharmonic share a moment with Grammy-award winning composer Jeff Scott backstage before their performance at The Music...
by patrickmccoy | Mar 19, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Breaking News, Featured
LONG-AWAITED: After witnessing her glorious star-studded appearance with her Underground Railroad at The Metropolitan Opera House back in 2016, Ms. Battle returns in a ‘portrait’ concert on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 at 5 PM. LEAD PHOTO: Legendary...
by patrickmccoy | Feb 16, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Featured, News
A MUSICAL LEGACY: Mrs. Mayme Wikins Holt, the mother of the late baritone Ben Holt has died at the age of 101 after many years of supporting and nurturing countless musical artists. by Patrick D. McCoy The life of beloved supporter of the arts Mayme Holt will be...
by patrickmccoy | Feb 13, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Featured
Come Ye Sons of Art: Currently living in Denmark, the University of MD alumnus and Baroque Trumpeter returns to the area for a series of events featuring him in a special residency. by Patrick D. McCoy Justin Bland returns home to MD the week of Feb 15-25 for a...
by patrickmccoy | Jan 1, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Cathedral Choral Society, Choral Music, Featured, The Choral Arts Society of Washington
#1: On the Scene in 2023: Even though “Across the Arts” was on the scene less than usual, we were able to catch some memorable moments. The top highlight of 2023 is the formation and concert début of the Washington Douglass Chorale under the direction of...
by patrickmccoy | Dec 11, 2023 | Across the Arts, Article, Choral Music, Featured, News
The Washington Bach Consort offered a welcomed contrast to the ‘usual’ holiday fare. by Patrick D. McCoy As holiday concerts gear up in full swing, you can bet that the majority of performances this season will be the performances of Handel’s beloved...