Tango is a music tradition that has been living both on the streets of Buenos Aires and as a global phenomenon for over 100 years. With it comes a rich history of string playing, techniques, and sounds which stretch far beyond the bounds of classical music and even of the Italian violinists who brought their […]
Enjoy a day with your favorite instrument group! Join us for master classes, topic talks, and chamber workshops. The day culminates with a performance by members’ brass chamber groups. For more information, please contact Kathleen Ellingson Jacobi, Woodwinds & Brass Department Associate Chair, at kellingson@levinemusic.org. Register at levinemusic.org/brassday
Join us for a performance with Levine alumnus Dane Frandsen, flute accompanied by Levine faculty member Dasha Gabay, piano. Dane Frandsen, at age 4, began studying flute with Rebecca Carey at Levine Music. He has performed at many high level events, master classes, workshops and competitions including: performing for First Lady Michelle Obama, winning the […]
Levine Faculty violinist has performed music everywhere from the great halls of DC to the great fields of Iowa. In this interactive workshop, he will help you learn the great language of fiddle music as he has learned it from performing around the country. Open to anyone level two and up, join Sam for an […]
Guest Clinician Dr. Thomas Viloteau, Professor of Guitar at Peabody Conservatory, will join us to lead you through a warm up routine and finger workout for both hands. Dr. Viloteau is the author of the best-selling technique book In The Black Box, and has won both the Guitar Foundation of America and Francisco Tarrega international competitions […]
Interactive workshop for Levine school-aged piano students. Learn about the visual art, dance, and character pieces of the Romantic Period. Open to school-aged Levine piano students. Featuring: Topher Ruggiero, Carolyn Agan, Lisa Holmstead RSVP Registration deadline: February 8
Discover the secrets of effortless left hand guitar technique with Levine Faculty-Artist Mia Pomerantz! Mia will lead you through a series of exercises designed to help you increase your strength and stamina in your left hand as well as help you achieve clean and effortless left finger and hand movements. This is a virtual event; […]
Rediscover the violoncello da spalla, a beautiful five stringed cello from the 18th century that's held like a violin. The violoncello da spalla community is small, but global, and performers and instrument designers exchange information across the globe—it's resurgence as a vibrant, known instrument would not have been possible without technology. This program explores the […]
Join Levine Faculty violin and viola instructor, Ms. Elizabeth Oka-Assistant Principal violist of the National Opera-as she explores this exceptional instrument! This one hour workshop will celebrate the instrument that unites all of the participants. Students will learn basic viola technique, history, and performance skills. The hour will culminate with a short performance! RSVP here
Global Voices presents an evening of eclectic music that crosses cultural and musical boundaries and fuses modern technology with traditional folk instrumentation from around the world. The ensemble's members, all based in the D.C. area, comprise a wide cross-section of nationalities. Musical selections will include pieces from Chabuca Granda, L. Shankar, Wang Fu-ling, Daniel Robles, […]
Join Ms. Rebecca Henry of the Peabody Preparatory, as she works with Levine violin and viola students in a virtual masterclass. Ms. Henry co-chairs the Preparatory String Department, teaches violin and viola, and is co-director of Peabody Chamber Week. In 2007 she received funding from the Dorothy and Richard Starling Foundation to develop Peabody’s Pre-Conservatory […]
The evening, presented virtually, will be hosted by Levine alumna Alyson Cambridge and will showcase the many musical styles of Levine. We’re excited to shine the spotlight on some of our extraordinary alumni, as well as our most outstanding students and faculty. Proceeds from the Gala support Levine’s strategic priorities including outreach program and scholarship […]