At the heart of a spontaneous jazz solo or a soulful blues riff is a musical phenomenon as old as the art itself: improvisation. Improvisation in music is the creative process of composing and performing simultaneously, often on the spot and without premeditation. It...
Levine Music is excited to announce the appointment of David Crane and Ben Sweetbaum to our Board of Trustees, as well as the addition of Deborah Rutter to our Council of Advisors. Each brings their own unique background, perspective, and approach. Their varied...
As we honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the powerful contributions of composers whose musical voices resonate across cultures and generations. From sovereign queens to contemporary film composers, the...
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...
