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SUMMARY:Labor Day Concert with Accord Symphony Orchestra at Merriweather Pavilion (Chrysalis Stage)
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/acso-laborday/
LOCATION:Merriweather Pavilion – The Chrysalis Stage\, 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Concerts,Performance Series,Special Events
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SUMMARY:WCM 2025–26 Choral & Soloist Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/choral-auditions/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ\, 3400 Lowell St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Auditions,Performance Series,Special Events,Washington Conservatory Orchestra,WC Orchestra Players
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T170000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
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SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143758Z
CREATED:20250906T030826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143758Z
UID:17879-1757352600-1757356200@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T142912Z
CREATED:20250707T183325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T142912Z
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SUMMARY:Pressenda Chamber Players Debut Performance at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/pressenda-chamber-players-debut-performance-at-the-kennedy-centers-millennium-stage/
LOCATION:Kennedy Center – Millennium Stage\, 2700 F Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20566
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performance Series,Pressenda Chamber Players,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTSTAMP:20250825T195649Z
CREATED:20250825T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T195649Z
UID:17823-1757786400-1757786400@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Pressenda Chamber Players Kennedy Center Debut and  "After Glow" Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/afterglowkc/
LOCATION:Kennedy Center – Millennium Stage\, 2700 F Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20566
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performance Series,Pressenda Chamber Players,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20250910T033852Z
CREATED:20250910T033852Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki Flute Class Book 2+
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-flute-class-book-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20250910T033850Z
CREATED:20250910T033850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033850Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki Flute Class\, Book 1
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-flute-class-book-1/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143757Z
CREATED:20250906T030830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143757Z
UID:17882-1757955600-1757957400@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143756Z
CREATED:20250906T030831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143756Z
UID:17883-1757955600-1757957400@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-4/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143624Z
CREATED:20250906T030832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143624Z
UID:17884-1757957400-1757961000@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143622Z
CREATED:20250906T030833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143622Z
UID:17885-1757957400-1757961000@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20250818T160448Z
CREATED:20250722T195914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T160448Z
UID:17618-1758474000-1758474000@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Chengcheng Yao Recital: RAVEL 150
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/ravel150/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of the Redeemer\, 6201 Dunrobbin Dr\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20816
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performance Series,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ravel-150-rev6.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143621Z
CREATED:20250906T030834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143621Z
UID:17886-1758560400-1758562200@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143619Z
CREATED:20250906T030835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143619Z
UID:17887-1758560400-1758562200@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-6/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143618Z
CREATED:20250906T030836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143618Z
UID:17888-1758562200-1758565800@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class-4/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143616Z
CREATED:20250906T030837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143616Z
UID:17889-1758562200-1758565800@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T134500
DTSTAMP:20250905T183828Z
CREATED:20250828T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T183828Z
UID:17840-1759064400-1759067100@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Echo Arts Festival with Ernesto Lima Parets
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/hispanic-heritage-month-echo-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music Campus at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Concerts,Special Events,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-928-revised.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20250613T181218Z
CREATED:20250628T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T181218Z
UID:17333-1759068000-1759071600@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Flute & Introduction to the Suzuki Method
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/meet-the-flute-2/
LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music Campus at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Lessons,Recital Series,Special Events,Suzuki Academy,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Meet-the-Flute-051425-FINAL.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20250910T033857Z
CREATED:20250910T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033857Z
UID:17989-1759068000-1759071600@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Flute Class Book 2+
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-flute-class-book-2-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20250910T033854Z
CREATED:20250910T033854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033854Z
UID:17988-1759071600-1759075200@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Flute Class\, Book 1
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-flute-class-book-1-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143615Z
CREATED:20250906T030839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143615Z
UID:17892-1759165200-1759167000@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-7/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143614Z
CREATED:20250906T030841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143614Z
UID:17893-1759165200-1759167000@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-8/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143613Z
CREATED:20250906T030837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143613Z
UID:17890-1759167000-1759170600@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class-6/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T183000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143610Z
CREATED:20250906T030839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143610Z
UID:17891-1759167000-1759170600@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-violin-class-7/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20250814T143108Z
CREATED:20250813T215935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T143108Z
UID:17760-1759586400-1759586400@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Pressenda Chamber Players in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/pressenda-chamber-players-in-concert/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ\, 3400 Lowell St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Pressenda Chamber Players,Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20250910T033923Z
CREATED:20250910T033923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033923Z
UID:17991-1759672800-1759676400@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Flute Class Book 2+
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-flute-class-book-2-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20250910T033921Z
CREATED:20250910T033921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033921Z
UID:17990-1759676400-1759680000@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki Flute Class\, Book 1
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/suzuki-flute-class-book-1-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T173000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143608Z
CREATED:20250906T030843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143608Z
UID:17896-1759770000-1759771800@washingtonconservatory.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. View the concert program here. 								\n				\n					Featured Soloist				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Internationally 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				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Soprano 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/beginner-suzuki-violin-class-9/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR