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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!
 
Musically yours,
 
Kathy Judd
Executive and Artistic Director
 
WashingtonConservatory.org
One Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, Maryland 20816
301.320.2770
 
sneakpeakWashington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park
Sneak-Peek Jazz Jam! 
 
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
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
 
Grand_OpeningWashington 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)
301-320-2770 | Directions
 
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 AdcockMichael 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.
 
Summer_CampsSummer Camps
at Glen Echo Park


Registration is now open for all of these summer programs. Visit us online and register today!

VoiceVoice Camps 
Singing Safari
August 10-14
Ages: 7-10

 
 
 
 

Early Childhood

Early Childhood Music Camps
Old MacDonald Music Camp
August 17-21
Ages: Pre K & K
 
 
 
Piano
Piano Pathways
August 3-7: ages 6 & 7
Piano Pathways
August 17-21: ages 8 & 9

String Boot CampBoot Camps for
Middle School 
Strings Boot Camp
July 20-24
Grades: 6-8

 
 

Band Boot CampBand Boot Camp
July 27-31
Grades: 6-8

 
 
 
 
Percussion
Drum and Percussion Camps
Intro to Drumset & Percussion
July 13-17
Ages: 11 &
up
 

Rat-a-tat-tat Camp
August 24-28
Ages: 8 & up

Cello
CelloFestSummer CelloFest '09
August 3-7
Ages: 13-17

 
 
 

Guitar Weekend
Guitar WeekendRock Guitar for Teens
July 25-26



 
Traveling_NotesWashington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park co-presents 
Traveling Notes Concert
 
Glen Echo Park: Bumper Car Pavilion
Friday, July 31
301-320-2770 | Directions
 
7:45 PM Concert
9:00 PM Reception - South Arcade - Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park
 
Traveling Notes Orchestra
 
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.
 
GEP_photosWashington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park

Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park - Outside view
South end of the Arcade (next to Adventure Theatre)
WCM performance hall at Glen Echo Park under construction
Our new 75-seat recital hall in progress!
 
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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Washington Conservatory of Music
One Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, Maryland 20816