Greetings!
When plans change, musicians improvise! Due to construction delays, The Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park Grand Opening is postponed from July 11 to Saturday, August 1. But, there will still be music - just not flooring or paint! On Saturday, July 11 from 2 - 4 PM please join us for a free "Sneak-Peek Jazz Jam" featuring prominent DC jazz greats, members of the WCM jazz faculty. The Grand Opening and concert featuring pianist Michael Adcock will be held on Saturday, August 1. Please scroll below for all the details. I look forward to seeing you for TWO great Saturdays at Glen Echo Park!
Kathy Judd
Executive and Artistic Director
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Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park
The place may not be finished, but we're making music anyway!! Bring your instrument and join in!
Glen Echo Park: South Arcade Saturday, July 11
1:00 PM: Music demonstrations for kids 2:00-4:00 PM: Jazz Jam with WCM Faculty Jazz Band |
Marty Nau, Saxophone
Former lead alto sax, Navy Commodores. Member, Capitol Quartet; performed with National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, and with many major international artists. more
Harry Appelman, piano Performed with ensembles including Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks, Woody Herman and Artie Shaw orchestras. Finalist, Thelonious Monk Competition. more
Howard Kadison, drums Performed with Carmen McRae, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Mitchell-Ruff Trio, Laura Nyro, Shirley Bassey, and many others. more
Steve Novosel, bass 60 recordings; performed with McCoy Tyner, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins, Roberta Flack, Betty Carter, Shirley Horn, and many others. more
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Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park
Grand Opening Celebration and Open House
Glen Echo Park: South Arcade
Saturday, August 1 (please note change from earlier date)
1:00 pm Doors Open - instrument demonstrations
2:30 pm Ribbon Cutting
3:00 pm Concert Michael Adcock - Recital Hall
Come early to get a seat in our 75-seat recital hall
4:00 pm Reception
Michael Adcock - "unusually fresh and arresting approach to the piano" Washington Post
Performing Spanish, South American, and Spanish-influenced music for solo piano
Washington Conservatory faculty member Michael Adcock was winner of the 1998 Lili Boulanger Memorial Award and prizewinner in the Washington International Competition and Chicago and New York Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Competitions. He has cultivated a versatile career as both a soloist and chamber music collaborator, appearing with notable musicians including Denyce Graves, Ani Kavafian, James Buswell, and the St. Petersburg String Quartet, and as soloist with orchestras including the Baltimore Symphony.
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Registration is now open for all of these summer programs. Visit us online and register today!
Band Boot Camp July 27-31 Grades: 6-8
Percussion Intro to Drumset & Percussion July 13-17 Ages: 11 & up Rat-a-tat-tat Camp August 24-28 Ages: 8 & up
Cello Summer CelloFest '09 August 3-7 Ages: 13-17
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Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park co-presents
Traveling Notes Concert
Glen Echo Park: Bumper Car Pavilion
9:00 PM Reception - South Arcade - Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park
Winner of the 2008 Secretary of State's Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad, Traveling Notes is a unique program that combines music education with foreign travel and social outreach. Young and highly talented musicians from Peru, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and the United States will end the 12-day Traveling Notes Festival 2009 with a performance at Glen Echo Park of a culturally varied program for string instruments. Bring the entire family to enjoy a presentation that will educate and delight all ages.
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Who We Are
The Washington Conservatory serves the greater Bethesda and DC area. With our exceptional international artist faculty, we offer a personal approach to music for young children, teens and adults. No audition required. Lessons on all instruments, including voice - ensembles - jazz - early childhood classes - and much more.
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