A Concert Against Gun Violence

Join the DC Strings orchestra in a fun, family-friendly outdoor concert. Food and refreshments will be served. 

(AU Park), DC Strings Orchestra 3rd Season Opening Concert, Sat. September 8 at 5pm. Join music director Veronica Jackson, and musicians from DC Strings in a performance of classical and modern works. DC Strings premieres, ‘Before Dawn,’ a work from local composer Jasmin Barnes. National United Methodist Church (3401 Nebraska Ave, NW). Suggested donation $15, more info at dcstrings.org, donations accepted.

Eventbrite Link: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-orchestra-3rd-season-opening-concert-tickets-49271696972

Join the DC Strings quartet in a fun, family-friendly outdoor concert. Food and refreshments will be served. 

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. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-strings-summer-orchestra-concert-2-tickets-45936522375?aff=erelexpmlt

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

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. 

Conductor Stanley Thurston leads DC Strings in a stirring program of music commemorating the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. Inspired by Douglass' time in Ireland with Holst's St. Paul Suite, the Suk Serenade for Strings, and several spirituals. Soprano soloist Brittany Johnson and Baritone Aaron Reeder join DC Strings in concert.

"The Lion of Anacostia"

Celebrate 200 Years of the Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass

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.

Conductor Stanley Thurston leads DC Strings in a stirring program of music commemorating the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. Inspired by Douglass' time in Ireland with Holst's St. Paul Suite, the Suk Serenade for Strings, and several spirituals. Soprano soloist Shirli Hughes and Baritone Aaron Reeder join DC Strings in concert.

"The Lion of Anacostia"

Celebrate 200 Years of the Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass

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.

DC Strings Violinist Alexander Powell performs, Mozart Sonata #6, accompanied by Andrew Lee. 

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

Dr. Kevin O'Brien leads the Messiah Chamber Orchestra in a stirring holiday presentation of Handel's Messiah. 

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