Community Sing in Silver Spring, July 31
At Dale Drive Neighborhood Park |
 Washington Revels will hold our annual Community Sing in Silver Spring from 5:00-8:00pm on Sunday, July 31 at the Dale Drive Neighborhood Park -- less than a half-mile down Dale Drive from our wonderful building! Bring your picnic supper and blanket and join us for group singing (with leaders and songbooks provided) and a dance or two! Community sings are fun for the whole family -- younger children will even learn and perform a song or two of their own. No reservations are required -- just come and enjoy!
>> Learn more
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Civil War Documentary To Air on WETA
See and Hear Revels Performers |
Heritage Montgomery's new documentary film, Life in a War Zone: Montgomery County during the Civil War, will be broadcast on public television! Washington Revels created the entire soundtrack and recorded a companion CD and Executive Director, Greg Lewis, narrates the film.
 The film will be shown on WETA, channel 26, on these dates:
Monday, August 22 at 10:00pm
Tuesday, August 23 at 4:00pm
Wednesday, August 24 at 3:00pm
Friday, August 26 at 10:00pm
Sunday, August 28 at 2:30pm
Washington Revels Companion CD If you enjoyed the soundtrack for this documentary, continue the experience by purchasing your own copy of the companion  Washington Revels recording, Hard Times Come Again No More: American Music of the Civil War Era. The CD, produced with generous support from Heritage Montgomery, features full length versions of segments heard on the film, plus additional material. Performers include Washington Revels Heritage Ensembles, Brass Quintet and String Band, along with guest artists Jacqueline Schwab, Bruce Molsky, Pete Cooper, The Federal City Brass Band, Douglas Jimerson, and Magpie. >> Learn More and Order Your Own Copy Now!
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Back-to-School Fair, August 27
Jubilee Voices Sing of History |
 Don't know much about history? ...Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will share African American heritage music at the Montgomery County Back-to-School fair. President Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by Scott Sedar) will also make an appearance. There will be food and fun for folks of all ages -- so come to get back into the school groove. >> Learn More |
Songs of Sea and Shore, August 31
At Friendship Heights Community Center |
Join Maritime  Voices for end-of-summer sea chanteys and much more. This program of nautical songs and rituals celebrates the men who manned the great sailing ships and the women who sustained the life of the seafaring communities ashore, highlighting the role of maritime music and tradition in life aboard ship and in the ports. >> Learn more |
Mark Your Calendars
Summer-into-Fall Fun! |
There are more events for the last weeks of summer and the transition to fall, and new events are added all the time. So bookmark www.revelsdc.org and check back often. Here are a few to put on your calendar now: - September 5 - Kensington Labor Day Parade
- September 9-11 - Children's and Teen Chorus Auditions for 2011 Christmas Revels, "Andalusian Treasures"
- September 11 - Maritime Voices at Takoma Park Folk Festival
- September 17 - Jubilee Voices at Poolesville Day
>> Go to the Washington Revels Calendar of Events |
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CDs 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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