by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 16, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Uncategorized
CRITIC’S CHOICE: The Nation’s Oldest Black Music Organization celebrates 100 years in the Windy City. by Patrick D. McCoy With its initial beginnings in our Nation’s Capitol-Washington, D.C. on May 3, 1919, the first national convention of The...
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 | Apr 10, 2019 | Article, Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
VOCAL COLORS: The Skylark Ensemble recently performed an all a cappella program as a part of the Saint John’s Georgetown Concert Series. by Patrick D. McCoy As the weather changes and the floral colors of spring come forth, there is something even more...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Feb 20, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
LIFT EVERY VOICE: Since its inception by Choral Arts founder, the late Norman Scribner, the annual choral tribute to MLK continues to lift hearts and voices together in song. by Patrick D. McCoy There are perhaps only a few times that the tapestry of diversity is...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 18, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized, Videos
MORE THAN A ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH: Not one, but eight of the areas most talented sopranos of color SLAYED in a delightful program for all. by Patrick D. McCoy In an age where the arts across the board are suffering with low numbers in attendance and overall interest,...