Music illuminates the power of story and voice. From David Baker’s gospel blues, to Gabriela Lena Frank’s Peruvian-influenced folk dances, and to Brian Raphael Nabor’s country hoedown, our program celebrates south and north American soundscapes of dance, rhythm, and jazz. The evocative “Galactic Districts” movement by James Lee III, internationally acclaimed Maryland composer, reveals inspiration […]
Lilienstein @ Levine Verdi | The Operas Melody | Theater | Drama In this yearlong, 9-lecture series, Saul Lilienstein traces the development of the most popular opera composer in the genre’s 400+ year history, Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901). Join us as we explore new operas each month (+ the Requiem), from his traditional Italian bel canto […]
Bring your orchestral instrument (open to winds, brass, orchestral strings, percussion) and music for a fun evening of orchestra music-making in a reading rehearsal with fellow orchestra musicians, and an evening of socializing, following current safety measures in place. This ensemble festival night is geared toward advanced intermediate and advanced adult players, likely who already […]
Winter Break - all Levine campuses closed and will reopen on January 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM.
Levine Music's jazz choir, Capital City Voices, will be the second of three acts performing at Mr. Henry's. Wayne Wilentz, director and arranger of the group, will accompanying on piano, along with a drum track.Led by pianist Wayne Wilentz, The Capital City Voices is an established, premier jazz choir that has been delighting DC area […]
FREEADULTS (17+)Come meet and have a casual conversation with the conductor of Levine’s newest ensemble, Levine Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)! Find out about the LPO and plans this spring and beyond. Meet other musicians and ask questions! Get a taste for the atmosphere and type of music and goals that will be built into the LPO […]
FREE Guided Listening sessions with JoAnna Cochenet help listeners better understand well-known works and lesser-known treasures of the orchestral, chamber orchestra, and opera repertory. This session’s topic is the Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Claude Debussy. Closely examine different music in each session through clues and information […]
Lilienstein @ Levine Verdi | The Operas Melody | Theater | Drama In this yearlong, 9-lecture series, Saul Lilienstein traces the development of the most popular opera composer in the genre’s 400+ year history, Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901). Join us as we explore new operas each month (+ the Requiem), from his traditional Italian bel canto […]
American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, Horace Silver was an original sound in jazz with a talent of straddling complete jazz harmony with catchy melodies and soulful feels. Join us to experience the music of Horace Silver. Featuring: Paul Bratcher, piano; Paul Carr, tenor saxophone; Tim Thompson, trumpet; Corey Wallace, trombone; Herman Burney, bass; and […]
As a follow-up to our conversation last summer, we invite you to a town hall to update you on our efforts to maintain a safe environment for music study. The health and safety of the Levine community remains our top priority. For the past year, we have worked with a group of infectious disease specialists from the University […]
The in-person component of this event will be limited to parents of participating students. The event will be streamed via Zoom for other interested audience members. Join us for an exciting masterclass with nationally respected violin/viola pedagogue, Ms. Rebecca Henry.Rebecca Henry is on the faculty at The Peabody Conservatory, where she teaches violin and viola […]
Join us on February 6th, 2022 at 3pm in THEARC theater for the first ever Levine Showcase Recital. The Levine Showcase Recital features a selection of Levine’s most advanced performances heard throughout the Winter Performance Week. Performers represent Levine’s wide range of departments and will feature students of all ages.Program* Concerto in D Major, 1. Allegro Moderato […]