When Not to Come to Campus We ask all community members to stay home or go home if they are feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and others. If you or your child are exhibiting symptoms or feeling unwell,...
The Marlin-Engel Solo Competition was established by the Board of Trustees of Levine Music in 1980 to honor Jackie Marlin and Diana Engel, two of the school’s founders and co-directors from 1976 to 1980. Originally offering a single “Marlin-Engel prize,” the...
Levine Music mourns the passing of Bill Reeder, who served as Executive Director from 1993 to 1996. Bill guided Levine through a pivotal period of growth and transformation, overseeing the expansion of our reach with the opening of new campuses in Southeast DC,...
Designed to support the development of young artists and celebrate the lifelong creativity of DC-area performers, the Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition is open to instrumental chamber music students and adult amateur musicians. Participants are...
In honor of Women’s History Month, Levine flute faculty member Heidi Schuller curated a playlist of music by leading women composers, past and present. The featured composers present a unique musical vision and have influenced the global performing arts landscape....
Named in memory of longtime Levine voice faculty member Charles Williams and his wife, Ruth Williams, this competition is open to Levine students ages 13 and up. The 2025 competition took place on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Contestants in the Youth and Adult divisions...
The Ruth P. Cogen Competition was established by the Board of Trustees of Levine Music in 1983 to honor Ruth Cogen, one of the school’s founders and its first chair of the Board of Trustees. The 2025 Competition took place on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Each...
This Black History Month, we partnered with Artivate at Levine artist Deacon Izzy of 1Stop for a special video. Deacon Izzy reminds us that Black History Month invites us all to be students and is an opportunity to explore the countless Black artists who have had and...
Levine Music is excited to announce the appointment of two accomplished individuals to our Board of Trustees: Jeanie Collins Carr and Dr. Robert Plovnick. Each brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion for education and the arts, furthering Levine’s...
Do you love contemporary genres like blues, jazz, rock, and soul? Modern music styles were built on a foundation created by Native American communities. Native American music, with its diverse traditions and rich history, is rooted in centuries-old practices. This...
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of individuals from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. As music students and educators, we can celebrate this...
