BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Conservatory of Music - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Washington Conservatory of Music X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Washington Conservatory of Music REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20251021T152933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T153517Z UID:18134-1763910000-1763913600@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:"R & R" Thomas Hecht Piano Recital featuring works by Ravel & Rachmaninoff DESCRIPTION:Register\n \nJoin us for a special piano recital featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Thomas Aquinas Hecht. Known for his expressive performances and masterful interpretations\, Dr. Hecht brings his artistry to the Washington Conservatory stage for an afternoon of inspiring music. \nThis concert promises a captivating program of classical works by Ravel and Rachmaninoff performed with depth\, precision\, and passion — an event not to be missed by piano enthusiasts and lovers of live performance alike. \nAdmission: Free\, with donations gratefully accepted to support WCM’s Concerts & Events Fund. \n \n Register URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/randrthomashecht/ LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music Campus at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Concerts,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thomas-Hecht-1123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20251107T144555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184357Z UID:18173-1763910000-1763913600@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Songs of Romania: A Celebration of Romanian Classical Music DESCRIPTION:Register\n \nExperience the beauty and soul of Romanian classical music at Songs of Romania\, presented by Bel Cantanti Opera and the Nicolae Bretan Music Foundation. \nThis extraordinary concert features Esther Tonea\, Romanian-American soprano and Washington Conservatory of Music faculty artist\, alongside baritone Rob McGinness and pianist Katerina Souvorova. Together\, they present an unforgettable program of works by Nicolae Bretan\, George Enescu\, George Grigoriu\, and other Romanian masters. \nJoin us for a musical journey through Romania’s cultural heritage — from lyrical art songs to passionate piano accompaniments that illuminate the heart of Eastern Europe. \nSponsored by the Nicolae Bretan Music Foundation in partnership with Romanians of DC and the Washington Conservatory of Music. \n🎟️ Admission: Free (Donations Welcome) \n🕒 Doors open at 2:30 PM | Concert begins at 3 PM \n \n Register URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/songs-of-romania/ LOCATION:St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church\, 5450 Massachusetts Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20016 CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Concerts,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251125 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20250906T030905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T143505Z UID:17911-1763942400-1764028799@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:No Group Class- Thanksgiving Break DESCRIPTION: URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/no-group-class-thanksgiving-break/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Camps,Classes,Community Engagement,Concerts,Group Lessons,Performance Series,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20251125T200526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173753Z UID:18228-1765040400-1765049400@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Accord Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert featuring Handel’s Messiah and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n \nJoin the Washington Conservatory of Music for a festive and powerful evening of music featuring Accord Symphony and Choir\, under the baton of conductor Julien Benichou\, with guest soloists\, Nazrin Azlan Alymann\, Rhianna Cockrell\, Kelly Curtin\, and Jude Reagan. \nThis year’s end-of-year program brings together the brilliance of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah\, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto\, topped with a holiday medley. \nFollowing the performance\, guests are invited to a brief reception at 6:30 PM to celebrate our students\, families\, and community partners who have made this year extraordinary. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, though advance registration is requested \n\nRSVP URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/accord-symphony-orchestra-holiday-concert-and-reception/ LOCATION:St. Columba’s Episcopal Church\, 4201 Albemarle St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016 CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Community Engagement,Concerts,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ACSO-Holiday-2025-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20260116T171448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194241Z UID:18439-1769871600-1769878800@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Suzuki Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all WCM Suzuki families for a special day of music making and learning! Bring your instruments and be ready for a fun Suzuki Playdown/miniature group class\, parent activities\, and children’s craft. \nNot yet a member of the WCM Suzuki community but curious about what we have to offer? Bring your child and watch current violin and flute students play together\, as well as allowing your child to “Meet the Instruments” that we offer – flute\, violin\, viola\, and cello! \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm \nWhere: Glen Echo Park\, Washington Conservatory of Music\, Recital Room \nWho: Current WCM Suzuki families as well as anyone curious about the WCM Suzuki Academy URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/suzuki-day/ LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music\, 7370 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Special Events,Student Recitals,Suzuki Academy,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Suzuki-Dayv2-1312026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20251125T200619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T152303Z UID:18249-1771167600-1771167600@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Accord Symphony Orchestra: Black History Month Concert DESCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUZxhz55Q2w \nJoin us for an inspiring and dynamic concert with our talented musicians for this Black History Month observance\, where we will honor the power of music in our community. This concert features the Accord Symphony Orchestra\, Maestro Julien Benichou\, and Assistant Conductor Gloria Yin. \nView the concert program here. \nFeatured Soloist\n \nInternationally renowned concert pianist Christie Julien made her solo debut with the National Symphony Orchestra playing Bartok’s Concerto no.3 under Maestro Leonard Slatkin at the Kennedy Center. She recently performed with Eduardo Marturet and the Miami Symphony Orchestra\, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini\, and toured China\, Japan\, South America\, and Europe to great public and media acclaim. As an avid chamber musician\, Ms. Julien regularly participates at some prestigious music festivals including Salzburg\, Santa Fe\, La Jola\, Ravinia and Great Lakes. She is a regular jury member of the International piano competitions including Margarita Long in Paris. Christie studied piano with the legendary pianist and pedagogue Leon Fleischer at Peabody Conservatory and obtained a prestigious “Artist Diploma”. In addition\, she holds Yamaha and Lavoisier scholarships awarded by the French government and multiple prizes in solo piano and chamber music. Julien entered at the age 14 the Conservatoire National Superior de Musique de Paris and was awarded first prizes in both solo and chamber music. To learn more about Christie\, visit christiejulien.com. \n \nSoprano Simone Ballinger-Brown has lived most of her life in Silver Spring\, Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Master of Music in Voice from Peabody Conservatory under the tutelage of Denyce Graves and Margaret Baroody. She has performed Leontyne in The Anonymous Lover\, Musetta in La Bohème\, Monica in The Medium\, Frasquita in Carmen\, and Pamina in Die Zauberflöte. Simone runs and performs for her business Black Princess Parties DMV. Simone is the Program Associate at the Washington Conservatory of Music. URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/accord-symphony-orchestra-concert-black-history-month/ LOCATION:St. Columba’s Episcopal Church\, 4201 Albemarle St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016 CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Community Engagement,Concerts,Performance Series,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ACSO-BHM-Concert-2026-with-features.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144539 CREATED:20260220T172945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T204958Z UID:18569-1773169200-1773169200@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Women’s History Month Recital featuring Audrey Andrist\, piano\, and Laura Colgate\, violin DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Conservatory of Music for a distinguished evening of performance in celebration of Women’s History Month. \nWCM Faculty artist Audrey Andrist\, piano\, and National Philharmonic Concertmaster Laura Colgate\, violin\, present a thoughtfully curated recital honoring the legacy\, artistry\, and influence of women in classical music. Through works of depth and brilliance\, this program celebrates the voices that have shaped and continue to shape the classical tradition. \nA reception will follow the performance. \nReserve your seat today. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/womens-history-month2026/ LOCATION:Episcopal Church of the Redeemer\, 6201 Dunrobbin Dr\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20816 CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Concerts,Performance Series,Recital Series,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WCM-Womens-History-Month-2026-v4.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR