Washington Conservatory of Music

Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
2026-02-02 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-09 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-23 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-02 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-09 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-23 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

Suzuki Violin Class
2026-02-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-23 17:30 - 18:30

13th Annual Petite Piano Festival
2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington Conservatory of Music, 7370 Macarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States
For Young Pianists Ages 4–8
Designed especially for our youngest pianists, the 13th Annual Petite Piano Festival offers a gentle, encouraging, and joy-filled setting where children ages 4–8 can perform and feel proud of their musical growth.
Festival Highlights

Warm and welcoming performance environment ideal for first-time participants
Short, well-prepared solo piece of the student’s choice
No judges for this event
Petite Festival certificate and medal presented to every performer
A memorable experience that builds excitement and confidence for young musicians
Reception will follow

Who Should Participate
Young beginners who are developing confidence at the piano and who would benefit from a positive, low-pressure performance opportunity.
Registration
Festival Date: Sunday February 8 at 11 am
Location: Washington Conservatory of Music Recital Room
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCQV1D9GzuSb0OUKahwQbZhQ6GHa22py6YuJJquMhBWX-Svg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Space is limited. Register early to reserve your student’s time slot. The deadline for registration is January 20!

16th Annual Washington Conservatory Piano Festival
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Steinway Gallery of North Bethesda, 11611 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD, 20852
For Young Pianists Ages 9–18
Join us for the 16th Annual Piano Festival, a joyful and inspiring day of music-making designed to encourage young pianists to grow, shine, and celebrate their artistry. Students ages 9–18 are invited to perform one or two polished pieces for adjudicators from outside and receive supportive written feedback.
Festival Highlights

Solo and duet performance opportunity in a welcoming, non-competitive environment
Written evaluations offering constructive guidance and encouragement
Professional festival adjudicators from outside the conservatory.
Certificates of participation and ribbon for all performers
A valuable opportunity to build confidence and prepare for future recitals, auditions, and juries

Who Should Participate
WCM Students who are preparing a well-rehearsed solo and duet repertoire piece at any level—from late beginner through advanced—and who are ready to gain performance experience in a warm, supportive festival environment.
Registration
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRBOeXyA8_aUlP64-nDmI7mi-BPokbK-R_BikKFVBwalXiCg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged, and the deadline to register is January 20.

Pressenda Chamber Players Concert
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 3400 Lowell St NW, Washington, DC, 20016
Reception to follow

Accord Symphony Orchestra Concert: Black History Month
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC, 20016

No Group Class- Presidents Day (Private lessons still scheduled regularly!)
2026-02-16

Suzuki Flute Class Book 2+
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00

Suzuki Flute Class Book 1
2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 15:00 - 16:00

Accord Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition AUDITIONS
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 3400 Lowell St NW, Washington, DC, 20016

Washington Conservatory Orchestra Spring Concert
2026-03-08 17:00 - 18:00 | North Chevy Chase Christian (Disciples of Christ), 8814 Kensington Pkwy, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

Faculty Recital: Pianist Audrey Andrist and Guest Violinist Laura Colgate
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6203 Dunrobbin Dr, Bethesda, MD, United States

No Group Class- Spring Break (Private lessons still scheduled regularly!)
2026-03-30
