Happenings at the Harman, May 4
Gallery Voices Celebrates "La Dolce DC" |
 Washington Revels Gallery Voices will present a program of part songs, madrigals, solos and duets in celebration of La Dolce DC. We welcome spring, Italian style, with music of Rossini, Cavalli, di Medici, Willaert, di Lasso, and more. This FREE lunchtime concert takes place at the Sidney Harman Theater in Washington, DC.
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Maritime Voices, May 12
at Silver Plaza, downtown Silver Spring |
 The Washington Revels Maritime Voices will present a selection of songs from their repertoire of "Songs of Sea & Shore
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Maritime Voices, May 14
at the Museum of Natural History |
 Come join in an interactive session with the Maritime Voices at the Sant Ocean Hall in the Natural History Museum, as they show how the music of the sea played an essential part in the working of the sailing ships and the life of the women of the ports.
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Festival Day, May 15
at Rachel Carson Meadow
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We gather, rehearse, and perform a "mini-Revels" all in a half-day -- no auditions or experience necessary! Activities for ages 6 and up: chorus, a mummers' play, folk dance, props construction and crafts, kids activities, and more.Bring a picnic and make a day of it! FREE!
Register by May 11 to select your performance or production activity.
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Voices of the Civil War, May 18
at President Lincoln's Cottage |
A special visit from President Abraham Lincoln and his secretary, John Nicolay, highlights a program of American folk songs, spirituals, patriotic music, and readings. Great for all ages! Bring a blanket and picnic on the south lawn of the Cottage (Lawn chairs permitted / Alcohol prohibited).
Free, but reservations strongly recommended
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Adult Chorus Auditions, May 20-21
The Christmas Revels & Jubilee Voices |
Auditions will be held on May 20 and 21 for The Christmas Revels 2011 production and for the 2011-2012 season of Jubilee Voices, an a capella ensemble performing African-American music of the Civil War-era.
Our 2011 Christmas Revels celebrates the extraordinary flowering of arts and culture in medieval Spain that accompanied a remarkable coexistence among Muslim, Jewish and Christian peoples. The music for this production will include early music and folk songs in Spanish, Ladino (the language of Sephardic Jews) and Arabic, as well as seasonal carols and traditional Revels favorites.
If you are interested in auditioning, please follow the link below to more information about requirements, how to sign up, and more!
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Washington Revels Heritage Voices, May 21
at Life in Civil War Alexandria |
Discover how Alexandria was transformed by the Civil War at this extensive living history event on the weekend of the 150th anniversary of Alexandria's occupation by Union troops. This kick-off to Alexandria's Civil War Commemoration features an opening ceremony, music by the Federal City Brass Band and Washington Revels, Robert E. Lee, a Civil War photographer, an army surgeon, a U.S. Military Railroad portrayal, the Victorian Dance Ensemble, Union and Confederate soldiers, African American civilian impressions, and more!
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Washington Revels SunFest, June 19
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Join Washington Revels for the second annual SunFest, a vibrant, performing arts festival to be held in downtown Silver Spring on June 19. This free, family-friendly street fair features a wide variety of traditional performing arts, with an emphasis on sun and summer celebrations from around the world. Opportunities still available for performing groups and vendors >> Learn how to participate |
Mark Your Calendars
More Happenings in June and July! |
There are many more events coming in June and July, so make sure to bookmark www.revelsdc.org and check back often. Here are a few to put on your calendar now!
- June 4 - Heritage Ensembles at Sandy Spring Museum Strawberry Festival
- June 5 - Maritime Voices at Washington Folklife Festival
- June 19 - Washington Revels SunFest
- June 25-26 - Heritage Ensembles and characters at multiple sites for Montgomery County Heritage Days
- July 4 - Takoma Park Independence Day Parade
- July 27 - Maritime Voices at Friendship Heights Community Center
- July (TBD) - Community Sing
>> Go to the Washington Revels Calendar of Events
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New CDs Available
featuring
Washington Revels  American Music of the Civil War Era featuring Bruce Molsky, Jacqueline Schwab, Magpie, Federal City Brass, Pete Cooper, and Douglas Jimerson.
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 French Canadian Music in celebration of the Winter Solstice featuring Riki Schneyer, Steven Winick, Washington Revels Children, and more. > Learn More
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