(ANACOSTIA) Independence Day concert. Join soprano soloists Melissa Chavez, Candace Williams and musicians from DC Strings in a performance of patriotic and broadway tunes. Stanley Thurston, Ahmed Alabaca conductors. 8pm. Frederick Douglass Home (1411 W ST SE). Free tickets, more info at dcstrings.org
DC Strings Workshop is proud to present Robin Fay Massie, a professional violist in recital with friends.
Experience works of J.C Bach, Brahms and others in this riveting program. FREE Concert, although a suggested donation of $10 and contributions are accepted. **Limited street parking, Safeway garage is recommended or early arrival.
Now in its 2nd season, you're invited to join the DC Strings Orchestra in their final concert series of the season with Guest Conductor Ahmed Alabaca of Los Angeles. Soloists are concreto winner Genesis Banks, Van Parker and others.
Experience works of Mozart, Dvorak, Rossini, and local composers in this stirring and exciting program. FREE Concert, although donations and contributions are accepted.
Now in its 2nd season, you're invited to join the DC Strings Orchestra in their final concert series of the season with Guest Conductor Ahmed Alabaca of Los Angeles. Soloists are concreto winner Genesis Banks, Van Parker and others.
Experience works of Mozart, Dvorak, Rossini, and local composers in this stirring and exciting program. FREE Concert, although donations and contributions are accepted.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-summer-orchestra-concert-1-tickets-45936219469
Join DC Strings Member Alexander Powell (violin) & Artistic Director Andrew Lee in a rousing program inspired by Bizet's Carmen. Program begins at 7p.
Now in its 2nd season, you're invited to join the DC Strings Orchestra in their spring concert with Guest Conductor Alan Buxbaum of the New York Youth Symphony. Concerto Soloists are Raycurt Johnson and Peter Clamp. Experience works of Beethoven, Elgar and Vivaldi in this stirring and exciting program. FREE Concert, although donations and contributions are accepted.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-spring-2018-orchestra-concert-2-tickets-43549634128
Now in its 2nd season, you're invited to join the DC Strings Orchestra in their spring concert with Guest Conductor Isaiah Shim of the Peabody Conservatory. Concerto Soloists are Raycurt Johnson and Peter Clamp. Experience works of Beethoven, Vivaldi and Elgar in this stirring and exciting program. FREE Concert, although donations and contributions are accepted.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-spring-2018-orchestra-concert-1-tickets-43872451684
DC Strings Workshop was invited as part of the Community Day at the DC Dream Center. We're excited to share more about our offerings in the community including private lessons, our orchestra and various ensembles.
DC Strings Artistic Director Andrew Lee & member Alexander Asemota, join Levine School of Music students in concert, performing works of Mendelssohn, Bach, and others.
The DC Strings Quintet performs a program of works in honor of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial. The program includes works from Bach, Mozart, and Nathan Carter.
Vaughan Octavia & Drea Mast violins, Jacob Dennis viola, Nneka Lyn cello, & Sanjay Arora bass.
Guest artists Andrew Lee (piano) & Daniel Rich (baritone) join the quintet.
From the National Perk Service:
February 2018 makes it 200 years since Frederick Douglass was born into this world. Born enslaved, he sought his freedom and against all odds, rose to a life of honor by becoming a statesman, journalist, activist, hero and so much more.
Join the National Park Service for a yearlong commemoration as we honor the history of Douglass's life, his connection to the community and his commitment to social justice.
The grand bicentennial kickoff weekend will be held on Saturday, February 17, and Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in historic Anacostia, Washington D.C.
From the National Perk Service:
February 2018 makes it 200 years since Frederick Douglass was born into this world. Born enslaved, he sought his freedom and against all odds, rose to a life of honor by becoming a statesman, journalist, activist, hero and so much more.
Join the National Park Service for a yearlong commemoration as we honor the history of Douglass's life, his connection to the community and his commitment to social justice.
The grand bicentennial kickoff weekend will be held on Saturday, February 17, and Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in historic Anacostia, Washington D.C.
Pianist Andrew Lee, and Cellist Johnny Walker Jr, perform works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. View the concert on our YouTube page.
DC Strings Violinist Alexander Powell performs, Mozart Sonata #6, accompanied by Andrew Lee.
Meet Maestra Veronica Jackson
https://www.vjstrings.com/
Join DC Strings Workshop and the Messiah Chamber Orchestra is a powerful presentation of Handel's Messiah. Soloist will include young students from area music schools.
Join the National Park Service (NPS) and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH) in celebration of the 142nd anniversary of the birth of Dr. Carter G. Woodson--the Father of African American history!
Highlights of the program will include: "Music of Woodson" by D.C. Strings, actor Dexter William Hamlett will be on hand to portray Dr. Woodson, remarks from ASALH and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and an update on the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS by the NPS. Dr. Pero G. Dagbovie, author of "Carter G. Woodson in Washington, D.C.: The Father of Black History" and professor of African American history and Associate Dean of The Graduate School, Michigan State University, will be the keynote speaker.
This event is free and open to the public.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-listing.htm?eventID=BEFA6C1D-1DD8-B71B-0BA761A53D9B0B3B
DC Strings and the Messiah Chamber Orchestra are partnering with the Ottley Music School to present Messiah at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, MD.
Dr. Kevin O'Brien leads the Messiah Chamber Orchestra in a stirring holiday presentation of Handel's Messiah.
DC Strings Artistic Director Andrew Lee joins the National Association of Negro Musicians DC Chapter (NANM) in concert for this annual Christmas presentation.
Friday, December 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the DC Strings orchestra for an exciting night of music featuring young student-artisits from our 1st Annual Concerto Audition. Works of Suk, Schubert, and Haydn are scheduled to be performed.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-fall-concerto-concert-2-tickets-38085460638?aff=erelpanelorg
Soloist(s)
1. Raycurt Johnson (1st Prize Winner) & Peter Clamp - Vivaldi Concerto for Two Violins in a-minor
2. Kevin Jones (3rd Prize Winner) - Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Join the DC Strings orchestra for an exciting night of music featuring young student-artisits from our 1st Annual Concerto Audition. Works of Suk, Schubert, and Haydn are scheduled to be performed.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-fall-concerto-concert-1-tickets-38085213900
Soloist(s)
1. Michael Rogers (Grand Prize Winner) - Vivaldi Sopranino Concerto in C major
2. Kevin Shu (2nd Prize Winner) - Chopin's 2nd Piano Concerto
DC Strings Artistic Director Andrew Lee (piano) and Raycurt Johnson (violin) perform in honor of St. Philip's 130th Anniversary Celebration.
Works include: excerpts from Handel's Messiah & Rachmanioff's Vocalise
DC Strings Summer Concert series continues with a performance directed by L.A. conductor Ahmed Alabaca, on Sunday July 2, 2017 at 2pm at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St, NW.
The program will include works of by Beethoven, Britten and Saint-George.
Free Admission. Donations welcome.
DC Strings Workshop is a non-profit organization composed of young amateur, semi-professional, and professional musicians under the leadership of founding artistic director Andrew Lee.
DC Strings Summer Concert series continues with a performance directed by L.A. conductor Ahmed Alabaca, on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 2pm at Sts. Monica St. James 222 8th St NE.
The program will include works of by Beethoven, Britten and Saint-George.
Free Admission. Donations welcome.
DC Strings Workshop is a non-profit organization composed of young amateur, semi-professional, and professional musicians under the leadership of founding artistic director Andrew Lee.
DC Strings Artistic Director Andrew Lee appears on DC's WPFW 89.3FM, "The Empower Hour", with host DeShauna Spencer. Listen in as he discusses the history of DC Strings, the inspiration and how important it is for classical music to be accessible to all.
Andrew Lee, Michelle James, Vivian Smith, Moonyene Jackson, Violin Student, Nevilla Ottley, Jillian Holdsworth & Kenneth B. Morris, Jr (great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass)
DC Strings Artistic Director Andrew Lee joined the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association (FDMHA) in a pre-bicentennial event at the Frederick Douglass home. In 2018, the world will celebrate the Bicentennial birth of Frederick Douglass.
To mark this occasion (FDMHA) donated 250 hard copies of the special Bicentennial edition of the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave", written by Frederick Douglass and produced by the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives. These books purchased by FDMHA will be distributed to students in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Kenny Morris, the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and Co-Founder of (FDFI) was on hand to meet with students, chat, take photos and help with book distribution.
Members of DC Strings were honored to perform and commemorate the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
This service celebrates Thurgood Marshalls long-standing commitment to as a civil rights advocate and drummajor for justice.
The 2009 General Convention of the Episcopal Church strongly urged through a resolution that Justice Marshall should be added to the Church’s liturgical calendar. May 17, the date of the court’s historic decision in Brown v. Board of Education, has been designated as his feast day and final approval is expected at the 2018 General Convention.
The church service will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Martha K. Clark, Rector of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church will conduct the service. Mrs. Cecilia Suyat Marshall. Justice Marshall’s widow, is a member of St. Augustine’s and serves on the Altar Guild.
Members of DC Strings Ensemble
(From Left to Right)
Raycurt Johnson, violin
Jeremiah Welch, cello
Andrew Lee, violin
Brittany Allen, flute
DC Strings Artistic Director Andrew Lee, joins the Howard University Symphony Orchestra in a concert of Haydn's Military Symphony, Beethoven's Egmont, and a suite of beautiful Mozart Arias.
Members of DC Strings were invited to perform with the Howard University Orchestra and Chorus, for a Sunday sermon by legendary civil-rights activist VERNON JORDAN.
Sunday, April 23rd at Rankin Chapel, under the direction of Dr. James Weldon Norris, Howard University Music Professor Emeritus, the joint Howard University and Rankin Chapel Choirs perform "Sanctus."
Watch a video of our performance at the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofandrewrankinchapel/videos/1041637472605178/
