Podcast appearances and mentions of washington performing arts

Jenny is the President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts and she's here for a trip downtown, across the world, and back in time. Topics include: the Berlin Wall, A Night at the Opera, Leonard Bernstein, being asked to change your name, arts education, the Air Force Band, and what you can accomplish without a building. Washington Performing Arts Dot Org Featured recordings: Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2001) ORIGINAL CAST MERCH! Visit our Patreon for access to our monthly live stream The Original Cast at the Movies where 2023 is THE YEAR OF BARBRA celebrating the filmography of Ms. Barbra Joan Streisand! Patreon • Twitter • Facebook • Email

Nick and Gary from SVS Sound join me this week to end the year on a really high note!We talk about a fantastic Charity that should really hit home for us as Home Theater Enthusiasts and Audiophiles alike.  Then we have a blast talking aboiut DJ's NEW 2 channel set up and Gary really opens up about Cartriges and the Audiophile lifestyle.  After that DJ and Nick talk about Nick's NEW Home Theater and Nick brings up a topic we haven't really touched on yet, Home Theater Furniture!All that and so much more but just another GREAT Home Theater/Audiophile conversation!Push Play and see/hear for yourself.ENJOY!Bright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons will be donating $107.00 which is 50% of this month's listener contributions to the Washington Performing Arts!If you would like to donate directly, please click hereDonate Now - Washington Performing ArtsAnd if you'd like to contribute to the show…

Nick and Gary from SVS Sound join me this week to end the year on a really high note!We talk about a fantastic Charity that should really hit home for us as Home Theater Enthusiasts and Audiophiles alike.  Then we have a blast talking aboiut DJ's NEW 2 channel set up and Gary really opens up about Cartriges and the Audiophile lifestyle.  After that DJ and Nick talk about Nick's NEW Home Theater and Nick brings up a topic we haven't really touched on yet, Home Theater Furniture!All that and so much more but just another GREAT Home Theater/Audiophile conversation!Push Play and see/hear for yourself.ENJOY!Bright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons will be donating $107.00 which is 50% of this month's listener contributions to the Washington Performing Arts!If you would like to donate directly, please click hereDonate Now - Washington Performing ArtsAnd if you'd like to contribute to the show…

ALL The Boys are Back! And Just in time for some Holiday Fun!AND A TOP TEN LIST!Plenty of Listener Experiences, a HUGE Tweak from John, afew of NEW 4K releases coming Tuesday, THE Top Ten MUST OWN Disc's of 2022 and then some really fun Home Theater Experiences!But first… John, Steve and DJ thank this week's Patron of the week and a BOX OF POPCORN! Bright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons and SVS Sound will be donating 50% of this month's listener contributions to the Washington Performing Arts ! If you would like to donate directly, please click hereWashington Performing ArtsChapters22:08 -Tweaks of the Week37:50 - The boys dive into a bunch of Listeners Experiences1:37:25 - New 4K Releases Coming Dec 20th1:38:55 - TOP TEN MUST OWN DISC'S OF 2022!Home Theater Experiences of the Week1:49:47 -   The Grey Disc & Kaleidescape 1080P/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.11:256:40 - Willow Disney+ 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:02:31 - Lethal Weapon 2 Kaleidescape 1080P/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.12:05:33 - Warrior Nun S2 Netflix 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:07:30 -Batman Returns Kaleidescape 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:10:35 - Edge of Tomorrow Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:14:30 - DreamWorks Rise of the Guardians Kaleidescape 1080P/Dolby TrueHD 7.12:17:14 - Uncharted Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:19:15 -   The Batman Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:28:18 - Ambulance Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:35:12 - The Santa Clauses Disney+ 4K HDR/5.1All that and so much more!“If you can't laugh while talking Home Theater, you're doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.And if you'd like to contribute to the show…

ALL The Boys are Back! And Just in time for some Holiday Fun!AND A TOP TEN LIST!Plenty of Listener Experiences, a HUGE Tweak from John, afew of NEW 4K releases coming Tuesday, THE Top Ten MUST OWN Disc's of 2022 and then some really fun Home Theater Experiences!But first… John, Steve and DJ thank this week's Patron of the week and a BOX OF POPCORN! Bright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons and SVS Sound will be donating 50% of this month's listener contributions to the Washington Performing Arts ! If you would like to donate directly, please click hereWashington Performing ArtsChapters22:08 -Tweaks of the Week37:50 - The boys dive into a bunch of Listeners Experiences1:37:25 - New 4K Releases Coming Dec 20th1:38:55 - TOP TEN MUST OWN DISC'S OF 2022!Home Theater Experiences of the Week1:49:47 -   The Grey Disc & Kaleidescape 1080P/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.11:256:40 - Willow Disney+ 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:02:31 - Lethal Weapon 2 Kaleidescape 1080P/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.12:05:33 - Warrior Nun S2 Netflix 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:07:30 -Batman Returns Kaleidescape 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:10:35 - Edge of Tomorrow Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:14:30 - DreamWorks Rise of the Guardians Kaleidescape 1080P/Dolby TrueHD 7.12:17:14 - Uncharted Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:19:15 -   The Batman Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:28:18 - Ambulance Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:35:12 - The Santa Clauses Disney+ 4K HDR/5.1All that and so much more!“If you can't laugh while talking Home Theater, you're doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.And if you'd like to contribute to the show…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jenny Bilfield. Jenny Bilfield is the President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts (WPA), one of the U.S.'s preeminent multi-disciplinary arts presenters. WPA was the first organization of its kind to receive the coveted National Medal of Arts conferred by President Obama at the White House. In the conversation, Jenny Bilfield shares the origin of her passion for the arts and how her career progressions eventually led her to take on her current role, leading Washington Performing Arts. Jenny Bilfield shared the challenges the organization had to face because of the pandemic and how WPA was able to pivot quickly, resulting in a more significant connection with artists and the community. Finally, Jenny Bilfield shared advice on growing as a leader.Some Highlights:-Jenny Bilfield on her childhood love for the arts-A young composer looking to make a difference-Jenny Bilfield on pushing back against assumptions of what women could do-The impact of 9/11, the loss of a father, and the birth of a child-Washington Performing Arts founding in 1966 bringing inclusive experiences in the arts to both concert hall audiences as well as school children -Why it's essential to lead with a single narrative-Jenny Bilfield on leading through involving people-Becoming better as a result of setbacks and challenges-Jenny Bilfield on the importance of finding the right mentorsConnect with Jenny Bilfield:Washington Performing Arts Jenny Bilfield on LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMahan Tavakoli on LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Luanne Gutermuth. Luanne formerly serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Washington Gas. In addition to co-founding Good Spirit Farm Winery with her husband, Luanne Gutermuth serves as Chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Luanne serves on the Washington Performing Arts and Northern Virginia Family Services board of directors. Some highlights:- Luanne Gutermuth on her struggles maintaining work-life balance - Rising through the ranks at Washington Gas and the challenge of leading shared services - The importance of transparency in leadership- Luanne on the difference between transparency of facts versus transparency of feelings - Luanne Gutermuth on her priorities as Chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce- Why Luanne and her husband started a wineryConnect with Luanne Gutermuth:Luanne Gutermuth on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

Ariel has a robust background working to support arts organizations that uplift cultural expression across diverse communities.  She is the Senior Manager of Impact Communications at The Save the Music Foundation, where she supports the organization in producing content that showcases the impact of the organization's 25-year body of work. When she is not with STM, Ariel volunteers her time supporting The HBCU Jazz Education Initiative as a founding member and Consulting Director. Additionally, she is the co-founder and a current board member of The Arts Administrators of Color Network, an organization she helped establish in 2016. There, she has stewarded programs that provide professional development and networking opportunities for arts leaders. She has served as the Founding Board Chair of the organization and continues to be an active member as Vice-Chair of the Board. Previously, Ariel has supported the establishment of The Lewis Prize for Music, an organization that provides financial support for Creative Youth Development music leaders and organizations across the country, where she led their communications efforts. She also served as Program Manager for the Social Impact department at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where she helped manage large-scale projects and events geared towards amplifying the work of artists throughout the performing arts sector on local and national levels. As a consultant for the Los Angeles Fellowship Program with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of LA, she helped to gather insights and cultivate the project alongside the LA Chamber Orchestra, and the USC Thornton School of Music. This work was funded by the Mellon Foundation. Past professional experiences also include work with National Arts Strategies, The String Queens, The MusicianShip, The Washington Women in Jazz Festival, and Washington Performing Arts. Ariel has served as a guest speaker for organizations including Georgetown University and Chamber Music America and has contributed as a grants panelist for the Department of Education, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Her written work is set to be included in the 2021 publication of A Grassroots Leadership & Arts for Social Change Primer for Educators, Organizers, Activists & Rabble-Rousers.   The volume “highlights authors from around the globe, who have contributed to the ongoing effort to expand the field of leadership from a bottom-up, collective, collaborative, and horizontally-based perspective,” and will be published by the International Leadership Association in October 2021. Ariel's passion for the arts began onstage, as a French Horn player. She has had the opportunity to perform with ensembles across the world, from the Grammy's stage with Lizzo to an international festival in Guadeloupe celebrating the work of composer Chevalier de Saint George. She takes as many opportunities to visit her hometown of Detroit, Michigan as she can, and is a graduate of Howard University, where she obtained her degree in Music Business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryelle https://www.instagram.com/aeryelle Aeryelle.com Contact AAMA: Website: https://www.aa-ma.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-american-marketing-association/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aamahouston Merchandise: https://marketing-for-the-culture.creator-spring.com/

It's great to be back and with the first episode of season 3, a season dedicated to the arts, creativity and social change. My guest today is serial entrepreneur, investor, tech executive, CEO and Founding Member of Impact X Capital Partners, Eric Collins. BioLondon-based Eric is a serial entrepreneur, investor and technology executive who has spent a career building the value of digital companies through innovative strategies.He has done this at public and private companies including AOL, TimeWarner, Tegic/Nuance Communications, MobilePosse, SwiftKey/Microsoft and most recently, Touch Surgery, where he was COO.In 2018, Eric was part of a prominent group of black European and US serial entrepreneurs, institutional investors, investment bankers, corporate leaders and entertainers to found Impact X Capital Partners.The company is a double bottom-line venture capital firm that invests in under-represented innovators in Europe, focusing on growth stage companies in three distinct sectors: digital and technology, health, education and lifestyle; and media and entertainment.Eric is also a sought-after board member and advisor in the technology space. He sits on the board of companies in San Francisco and London, including Tech Nation, and acts as an advisor to companies in the US, India and the UK.He supports civic activities. In London, he serves on the board of Autograph ABP and Southwark Cathedral's Council and, in the US, he has been a board member of Washington Performing Arts.He also donates time and resources to many other contemporary causes, including the Smithsonian Institute's Museum of African-American History and Culture; The National Museum of African Art; Toronto's Power Plant Gallery; and Philomena's Chorus (a programme that helps under-represented voices, especially young, black British women, produce films).President Obama appointed Eric to the Small Business Administration's Council on Underserved Communities and as an evaluator for White House Fellow applicants.Eric holds degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School.In November 2018, The Financial Times named him among the UK's top 100 BAME leaders in technology. In 2019 and 2020 he was voted one of the most influential black people in Britain on the Powerlist.Eric is the host of new Channel 4 business reality show, The Money Maker, the format of which is based on long running CNBC series The Profit.Guest: Eric CollinsTitle: We don't need permission Music on Playlist: Your Arms are too short to box with God by Vinnette Carroll and The Me Nobody Knows by Gary William FriedmanWebsite: Impact XThe Money Maker Website on Channel 4Learn more about our Season 3 sponsors Airbnb and Project Lighthousehttps://www.airbnb.co.uk/against-discrimination See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Doug Wheeler, Former President of Washington Performing Arts. Doug shares leadership lessons learned as he engaged the community with the organization’s mission and service to the community.Highlights:Producing a radio program for WAMU and how it started Doug’s relationship with Patrick HayesDoug Wheeler’s efforts on engaging the broader community in the arts and the mission of Washington Performing ArtsWhat drove Doug to greater involvement with Leadership Greater Washington and the Washington DC ChamberWhy and how Doug Wheeler led a charge for greater equityJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg asking Doug to chair friends of music at the US Supreme Court Also mentioned in this episode:Patrick Hayes, Founder of Washington Performing Arts SocietyJenny Bilfield, President of Washing Performing ArtsConnect with Doug Wheeler:Washington Performing artsConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

Episode 52 features Reginald Van Lee. He is the Chief Transformation Officer at the Carlyle Group, helping ensure that the firm is maximizing its market competitiveness and operating most effectively and efficiently as an institution.   From his 32 years at Booz Allen Hamilton,where, before he retired as Executive Vice President, he led numerous businesses, including the US Telecommunications Practice, the US Computers and Electronics Practice, the global Media & Entertainment Practice, the US Federal Health Practice and the Commercial Solutions business, Reggie brings decades of experience driving growth and best-in-class performance.  At Carlyle, he leads the development of new and innovative ways to enhance the firm’s business processes, drive faster decision making and contribute to continued profitable growth.  Prior to Booz Allen, he served as a research engineer with Exxon’s production research company.  Reggie is a member of the board of directors of Fortitude Re, ProKarma, Gallup Inc, the Women’s Venture Capital Fund II Advisory Board, Washington Performing Arts, National CARES Mentoring Movement, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,Washington Nationals Philanthropies, Studio Museum in Harlem, the Public Theater, and the Juilliard School.  He formerly sat on the boards of the Evidence Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the Washington Ballet. He was named one of the top 25 consultants in the world by Consulting Magazine, selected as a Washington Minority Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal and named Black Engineer of the Year by Black Engineer magazine. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard University. Enjoy! http://www.reggievanlee.com/ https://www.carlyle.com/about-carlyle/team/reginald-reggie-van-lee https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/arts/design/reginald-van-lee-show-us-your-wall.html http://www.hbs-atlanta.org/s/1738/cc/index2.aspx?sid=1738&gid=12&pgid=69584&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=1392 https://www.chron.com/life/home/design/article/Family-compound-Man-builds-luxurious-home-for-11290126.php www.garrygrantstudio.com

London-based Eric is a technology executive who has spent a career building the value of digital companies through innovative strategies.He has done this at public and private companies including AOL, TimeWarner, Tegic/Nuance Communications, MobilePosse, SwiftKey/Microsoft and most recently, Touch Surgery, where he was COO.In 2018, Eric was part of a prominent group of Black European and US serial entrepreneurs, institutional investors, investment bankers, corporate leaders and entertainers to found Impact X Capital.The company is a double bottom-line venture capital firm that invests in under-represented innovators in Europe, focusing on growth stage companies in three distinct sectors: digital and technology, health, education and lifestyle; and media and entertainment.Eric is also a sought-after board member and advisor in the technology space. In September 2020 he was appointed to the board of Tech Nation, the body that represents UK startups. He sits on the board of companies in San Francisco and London and acts as an advisor to companies in the US, India and the UK.He supports civic activities. In London, he serves on the board of Autograph ABP and Southwark Cathedral’s Council and, in the US, he has been a board member of Washington Performing Arts.He also donates time and resources to many other contemporary causes, including the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum of African-American History and Culture; The National Museum of African Art; Toronto’s Power Plant Gallery; and Philomena’s Chorus (a programme that helps under-represented voices, especially young, black British women, produce films).President Obama appointed Eric to the Small Business Administration’s Council on Underserved Communities and as an evaluator for White House Fellow applicants.Eric holds degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. In November 2018, The Financial Times named him among the UK’s top 100 BAME leaders in technology. In 2019 and 2020 he was voted one of the most influential black people in Britain on The Powerlist.

“We’ve taken the challenges brought on by COVID and actually turned them into opportunities. And so, what we present now is just a reflection of what we’ve always wanted to do and what we really care a lot about within our own communities.” C. Lorenzo Evans III, COO and Director of Finance for Washington Performing Arts, speaks to how arts organizations can respond in the pandemic environment.

In this episode, Whitney sits down with Kendall Isadore, one of the first friends she made during her college years at Howard University. Together, they talk about Kendall’s powerful trio, The String Queens — a soulful and authentic strings trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! Kendall shares the story of how The String Queens came to be; a story that is clearly orchestrated by God and full of right place, right time moments. But a moment that almost didn’t happen. Kendall talks about a brief moment after college where, mad at God for not delivering on his promise to use her sound to inspire people, she stopped playing her violin altogether. But God spoke a word that would change everything.  “Before that year was up, God had a word for me. He said, ‘It’s actually not about you.’” - Kendall Isadore   And with that, she picked her instrument back up. Kendall agreeing to trust God at that moment and saying yes to doing it His way opened up the entire world to her. Leading her to some of the world's greatest stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.  The duo discusses Kendall’s mission as a Black woman orchestra teacher; an experience neither of them had growing up in music education programs. Kendall then shares that her goal is to give her students a world-class education because that’s what they deserve no matter their background and even if they don’t aspire to become professional musicians.  And in true Howard woman fashion, they end their conversation talking about social justice.  In 2018 Kendall launched a social impact movement called Black Kings/Queens Matter, and with the events of 2020, she knew it was the perfect time to relaunch and inspire Black Kings and Queens.  Kendall is truly making an impact. To listen to more episodes, visit: www.honortogod.com/episodes/  About the Guest: Kendall Isadore is a Washington, DC-based educator, creator of the Black Kings/Queens Matter movement, and one-third of the world-renowned trio The String Queens. Based in Washington, D.C., TSQ members have been featured in famed performance venues across four continents including Carnegie Hall, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Howard Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Shanghai Grand Theatre, The Moscow Conservatory, and Blues Alley, to name a few. Recognized by D.C.’s leading news network WUSA9 as “school teachers by day and concert performers by night”, they have been honored as the 2020 Aspire Awardees by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They also collaborated with Washington Performing Arts to launch a series of concerts and educational outreach programs with the organization as their 2019-2020 Ensemble-in-Residence for their signature community engagement initiative titled “Mars Arts D.C.”. In late 2019, TSQ premiered their debut album at legendary venue Blues Alley. The album is now available for purchase on the TSQ website and all major digital outlets.  They premiered their second album, “Our Favorite Things”, in late November 2020.  To learn more, visit The String Queens’ website: www.thestringqueens.com Follow The String Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestringqueens/ Connect with The String Queens on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestringqueens/ Follow Black Kings Queens Matter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackkingsqueensmatter/  

Christopher Tin is a two-time Grammy-winning concert, film, and video game composer.  His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Disney Concert Hall, and many other venues.  His recent Kickstarter campaign became the highest grossing Classical Music campaign of Kickstarter history.  His albums have peaked at #1 on the Billboard Classical Charts, and he was collaborated with a wide range of artists from numerous genres, from Lang Lang to BT.     This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Part Two of the Kickstarter Miniseries: Christopher discusses money, his target fundraising amount, and choosing the appropriate rewards. For information regarding the FREE digital world premiere of To Shiver The Sky on Saturday, August 29, 2020. visit this Washington Performing Arts page. Websites: christophertin.com Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Christopher Tin is a two-time Grammy-winning concert, film, and video game composer.  His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Disney Concert Hall, and many other venues.  His recent Kickstarter campaign became the highest grossing Classical Music campaign of Kickstarter history.  His albums have peaked at #1 on the Billboard Classical Charts, and he was collaborated with a wide range of artists from numerous genres, from Lang Lang to BT.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Part One of the Kickstarter Minisieris: Christopher discusses why he chose Kickstarter, the importance of placing your audience first, and what funding and audience support looks like in our current music economy. For information regarding the FREE digital world premiere of To Shiver The Sky on Saturday, August 29, 2020. visit this Washington Performing Arts page.   Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

In its sixth year, Politics & Art is an annual “Made in D.C.” performing arts showcase presented by Washington Performing Arts' Mars Arts D.C. and Councilmember David Grosso. Tommy McFLY will host at The Wilson Building on June 10th with Rayceen Pendarvis of the Ask Rayceen Show for a celebration of D.C.’s vibrant arts community. The free event features performances by singers, vocal ensembles, bands, spoken word artists, and actors. Get The Tommy Show App FREE TommyShow.com/APP Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter: twitter.com/CityShopGirl Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityShopGirl Follow Tommy McFLY Instagram: instagram.com/MrTommyMcFLY Twitter: twitter.com/TommyMcFLY Facebook: facebook.com/TommyShowFamily

On December 7th, 2019, alongside Washington Performing Arts we were honored to host a holiday pop-up concert by The Capital Hearings. From sold-out concerts and embassy soirees to holiday caroling, Capitol Hill flash mobs and roller derby bouts, the group's wide-ranging repertoire of classical favorites, vocal jazz, and contemporary arrangements has established it as Washington, D.C.'s most versatile a cappella ensemble. Mars Arts D.C. is a creative platform for Washington Performing Arts and the D.C. community to celebrate and empower local artists through performances, unique educational programs, and interdisciplinary grassroots collaborations that showcase the diversity and vitality of our city. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Listen back to a special live studio performance by Uptown Boyz, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Uptown Boyz is an intertribal powwow drum group based in Washington, D.C. Their performances celebrate indigenous spirit and culture from across the U.S. Presented by Washington Performing Arts. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Washington Performing Arts will present two programs this month in partnership with the DC Public Library. The first is a takeover of DC Public Library's monthly Chamber Music at Noon concert, happening this Thursday April 4th and featuring our guests on today's show, Wavelength Winds. The second is a book discussion with Lupita Reads, part of a three part series examinging Latinx and immigrant voices in literature, at the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library on April 30th. On air today, we'll talk with Lupita about the book selections and the connectiong this book discussion has with Washington Performing Arts.

March is Music Education Month! This month, we'll look at a range of people and institutions throughout the music education world in search of the real scoop: Is music ed, along with the rest of arts education, being eaten alive by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), thereby creating robotic, soulless drone humans instead of people? Or is music ed experiencing a renaissance, reaching populations who've never had it before and providing an essential dimension to the educational experience with innovative programs? Listen and learn, peeps! In this episode, Michelle Hoffmann, Director of Education and Community Engagement at Washington Performing Arts in DC, gives her perspective on music ed and talks about the amazing things the WPA does.    Special thanks to Todd Reynolds for his music, Taskforce: Farmlab from Outerbourough.

Stanley J. Thurston is one of Washington's beloved musical figures.  Whether he is standing in front of The Heritage Signature Chorale or on the stage of The Kennedy Center, his demand for excellence shines through.  Thurston joins The Maestro Series to discuss his role as founding conductor of The Heritage Signature Chorale and its upcoming concert.  The concert will feature Poulenc's "Gloria" and Darin Atwater's "Proclamations."  We will also delve into his extensive career as a conductor and perhaps upcoming projects.

Episode Six: Forever YoungWe sit down and chat with Camp Arena Stage art enhancers, Building Bridges Across the River and Washington Performing Arts to get a better understanding of the lasting impact that the arts have on youth. Check out our guests:Kerry McGee, (Camp Arena Stage Art Enhancer) We Happy Few http://www.wehappyfewdc.com/Jonathan Tuzman, (Camp Arena Stage Art Enhancer) Pianist http://yourpianobar.com/Jamila Madyun, (Camp Arena Stage Art Enhancer) Stitched with Style https://www.instagram.com/jmilamila/?hl=en Irfana Jetha Noorani (Deputy Director) and Kimberly E. Douglas (Director of Theater Operations & Programming), Building Bridges Across the River http://www.thearcdc.org/partners-programs/building-bridges-across-river-bbar Trisha Taylor (Assistant Director Of Education), Washington Performing Arts https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/

Art can save lives. And for both Brandolon Barnett and Messay Derebe art did save their lives. And art brought them together. Now they want to bring art to everyone by making it accessible and affordable to dip your toes into the art world. Hence goARTful was born. This startup allows individuals or companies to rent art from local artists and switch out the art as much as they want. Brandolon Barnett, co-Founder and co-CEOBrandolon has a love for music and the arts that comes from his time as a performer, his love of anime and photography, and graduate research into the importance of the arts for economic development. Brandolon holds an MA in International Studies with a specialization in International Economics from the University of London SOAS. He brings to Artful a wide range of experience within the social enterprise and social impact space. He has successfully managed NGO programs in major US markets and on the ground in 5 countries, worked as as analytics manager for Frontstream/TRUiST, as a senior researcher with the Council on Foundations, and as a corporate social responsibility consultant with Global Impact. He has also acted as the first Director and leader of Growfund (mygrowfund.org), shepherding a $1 million seed investment in the startup and bringing the platform from 160 to thousands of potential users in its first year. Brandolon is a respected speaker on topics related to diversity in philanthropy, impact measurement, impact investing, giving trends, and social innovation. He has been invited to speak at the 2014 Conference for Sustainable Cultural Heritage Management in Rome, the 2016 conference of the Association for Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCProf), the 2016 Blackbaud Conference, 2017 SXSW, 2017 SOCAP, and other venues. He is active as a volunteer, and loves his hometown NBA team the Dallas Mavericks.Messay Derebe, co-Founder and co-CEOMessay is a passionate believer in the transformative power of the arts having seen their impact on her own life. She has committed her career to expanding access to arts for all. She is part of the Program team at the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Previous to this Messay worked and volunteer with several performing and visual arts organizations around the country in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, and Washington, DC. This experience included work with the The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and Washington Performing Arts. Messay began her career in finance working as an auditor with Ernst & Young but left that path to pursue her true passion of supporting artists and arts organizations. Messay holds a Masters in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University with majors in English Literature and Accounting. Messay also volunteers to support arts in her committee. She serves as a member of the steering committee for Emerging Arts Leaders DC and in other capacities. She is originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and calls Texas her adopted US state.About Vango StudioVango Studio makes the entrepreneurial side of being an artist easy and efficient, saving artists an average of 4 hours per week. In addition to powering artists with an award winning marketplace, we offer artists the ability to create their own website with little to no maintenance, distribute work across platforms, and access detailed insights about their collectors and what is selling across platforms.Follow Vango on Instagram @vango and @art, and visit www.vangoart.co

Concert: Mirga Conducts Mahler Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Eric Bromberger received his Ph.D. in American Literature from UCLA and taught literature and writing courses at Bates College (Lewiston, ME) and San Diego State University. A violinist, he joined the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra in 1980 and began writing the orchestra's program notes the following year. Those notes drew the attention of presenters and performers, and soon he was able to quit his day job and devote himself to his first love, music. He is presently program annotator for the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Washington Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, 92nd Street Y in New York City, San Francisco Performances, University of Chicago Presents, La Jolla Music Society, and others. He wrote the liner notes for the Alexander String Quartet's recent recordings of the quartet cycles of Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Bartók.

  ABOUT THE JUNE 2 AT THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE CONCERT:   CLICK HERE  ABOUT MICHELE: Michele Fowlin serves as music director of the Washington Performing Arts Society’s Children of the Gospel Choir. She attended Howard University and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in vocal performance/pedagogy with a piano minor. While at Howard, she studied with renowned opera singers Regina McConnell, Carmen Balthrop, and Charlotte Holloman. Under the tutelage of Dr. James Weldon Norris, she was introduced to conducting. Fowlin eventually became assistant to the conductor for the University Choirs. Upon traveling with the choir nationally and internationally, Fowlin conducted many concerts and eventually became one of the lead soloists. These opportunities led her to performances in Russia, England, Spain, and the US Virgin Islands.  After Howard, Fowlin continued her vocal career while expanding her skills as a music teacher in the public school system. Her desire to motivate students musically has extended from the classroom into the community. Fowlin has worked with the Washington Performing Arts Society’s Children of the Gospel Summer Music Camp, for the past several years as a vocal coach and director and has conducted various church youth choirs in the area. She continues to hold clinics for vocal health and wellness, voice and piano master classes, and guest directorships for gospel music workshops. Fowlin has been recognized with various awards including the Mayor’s Award (Washington, DC) and Certificate of Recognition from the DC Commission on the Arts. Currently, Fowlin is the director of choirs at Eleanor Roosevelt High School and the co-founder of HerSanctuary™.

Concert: Beethoven & Shostakovich Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Eric Bromberger received his Ph.D. in American Literature from UCLA and taught literature and writing courses at Bates College (Lewiston, ME) and San Diego State University.  A violinist, he joined the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra in 1980 and began writing the orchestra's program notes the following year.  Those notes drew the attention of presenters and performers, and soon he was able to quit his day job and devote himself to his first love, music.  He is presently program annotator for the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Washington Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, 92nd Street Y in New York City, San Francisco Performances, University of Chicago Presents, La Jolla Music Society, and others.  He wrote the liner notes for the Alexander String Quartet's recent recordings of the quartet cycles of Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Bartók.

Concert: Mehta & Shankar Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Eric Bromberger received his Ph.D. in American Literature from UCLA and taught literature and writing courses at Bates College (Lewiston, ME) and San Diego State University.  A violinist, he joined the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra in 1980 and began writing the orchestra's program notes the following year.  Those notes drew the attention of presenters and performers, and soon he was able to quit his day job and devote himself to his first love, music.  He is presently program annotator for the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Washington Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, 92nd Street Y in New York City, San Francisco Performances, University of Chicago Presents, La Jolla Music Society, and others.  He wrote the liner notes for the Alexander String Quartet's recent recordings of the quartet cycles of Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Bartók.

The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Rob Kapilow, What Makes It Great, Smithsonian Associates As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is composer, performer, podcaster, radio show host, and music expert, Rob Kapilow.  Rob is well known for so many things, but his “What Makes It Great” series is perhaps a “go to” resource on music.  There's “FamilyMusick,” for kids, and Rob is well known for his “Polar Express,” “Green Eggs & Hamadeus,” and his vocal score companion, “Dr Suess' Gertrude McFuzz,” Kapilow's “Citypieces,” with communities, and places in history, including his work with the Blackfeet tribe titled, “Summer Sun, Winter Moon” are stunning.  Just a lot of brilliant work.  Rob's new ebook, "What Makes It Great, Enhanced Edition," is out now, too, and can be found HERE. Rob, along with a group accompanying him, will share music from Harold Arlen, who wrote over 500 songs, many, many well known, but Arlen himself isn't so well known.  None other than George Gershwin called him “the most original of all of us,” he won an Oscar, and had many hits, and yet he's largely unfamiliar to many of us.  Any fan of the Great American Songbook could hum a few bars of "Over the Rainbow," "Stormy Weather" or "That Old Black Magic" without having to think too hard. And yet, the composer of those songs remains little known. His songs are so alive that many major singers, including Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and even George Harrison, here singing “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” All that changes Sunday night, October 30, when Rob Kapilow will be presenting “What Makes It Great,” (I think I counted 21 seasons of “What Makes It Great,”) in Washington DC, at the Baird Auditorium, and the program begins at 6 PM, sharp.  I'll be there.  Those who know Rob, know of his work, and know of his 21 seasons of “What Makes In Great” on NPR, agree that Rob is a born teacher, a motivational speaker, and game show host, all rolled into one,” according to the Boston Globe.  Audiences agree.  Join Rob and guests on Oct. 30, 2016, for Smithsonian Associates series, co-presented by Washington Performing Arts, and tickets are HERE. Enjoy.

Jenny Bilfield, President & CEO of Washington Performing Arts, discusses connecting the community to artists in both education and performance in our nation’s capital.

Inspired by an assembly visit from the artists of the Mars Urban Arts Initiative who created the sounds of Silk Road cities with their music, our students remixed their own creation of the sounds of Tenleytown! Thank you Washington Performing Arts and the DCPS Embassy Adoption Program for bring these awesome artists to our school!