Washington Conservatory Community Orchestra
Jovan Zivkovic, Conductor
Open to amateur adult musicians of all levels, the WCM Community Orchestra provides participants the opportunity to learn and perform both traditional and lesser-known orchestral literature with like-minded avid adult musicians in a friendly professional atmosphere. The orchestra performs three public concerts each year.
Contact us at (301) 320-2770 or [email protected] for registration.
Rehearsal day: Tuesdays
Rehearsal time: 8 pm – 9:30 pm
Rehearsal location: North Chevy Chase Christian Church in Chevy Chase, MD
Tuition: $215 plus a $35 registration fee
Concerts
Saturday, December 8, 2024, 5:00 pm (purchase tickets through OneCause)
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 5:00 pm
Washington Conservatory Capital Horns
Amy Horn, Founder; Jeff Bianchi, Director
Capital Horns of Washington Conservatory of Music was founded by Amy Horn in June 2017 to create a central forum for horn players in the area to rehearse, play, and perform. Capital Horns, under the direction of Jeff Bianchi, meet at Glen Echo Park on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, from 6 to 7:30 pm, to rehearse transcriptions, arrangements, and original works for horn ensemble. Capital Horns has performed at Georgetown University, Glen Echo Park, Vienna Presbyterian Church, and First Congregational UCC. The group is featured at George Mason University’s annual Horn Day. Capital Horns welcomes players of all ages and skill levels who want to make music with this wonderful instrument in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Rehearsal day: Second and fourth Sundays
Rehearsal time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Custom Ensembles
Interested in playing a specific style of music in a smaller ensemble? We will gladly form chamber music, jazz, rock, vocal, and instrumental ensembles by request.
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Chamber Music Coaching for Pre-Formed Ensembles
In-person chamber music coaching for beginning, intermediate, or advanced preformed ensembles are arranged on an individual basis. Coaching with performing artist faculty is provided for amateur chamber music ensembles who would like to refine their ensemble playing or work on specific repertoire. A one-time coaching session or multiple coaching sessions are available. For more information and to arrange coaching, call 301-320-2770 or contact us for more information.
Ensembles in Partnership with the Washington Conservatory
The Accord Symphony Orchestra
Julien Benichou, Music Director & Conductor
Open to professional and talented amateur musicians, the Accord Symphony Orchestra, now in its 9th Season, has presented +100 concerts since its founding in 2017 by Andrew Lee. The orchestra made its Kennedy Center debut in 2019 as part of theREACH opening and returned to present a world premiere in March 2024. Other engagements include performances at The Embassy of Spain, The Chrysalis, theWHARF and more. The orchestra performs 10 concerts each season.
Rehearsals: Thursdays (7 pm – 9:30 pm) and Saturdays (2 pm – 5 pm)
Rehearsal location: St. Columba’s Episcopal Church
Concerts
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 3:00 pm (purchase tickets through OneCause)
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 5:00 pm (purchase tickets through OneCause)
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 3:00 pm (purchase tickets through OneCause)
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 16, 2025, TBD
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:00 pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 3:00 pm
