BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Conservatory of Music - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rev-Pressenda-104.png 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T173000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143606Z CREATED:20250906T030844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143606Z UID:17897-1759770000-1759771800@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-10/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143604Z CREATED:20250906T030841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143604Z UID:17894-1759771800-1759775400@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-8/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143601Z CREATED:20250906T030843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143601Z UID:17895-1759771800-1759775400@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-9/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T173000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143600Z CREATED:20250906T030847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143600Z UID:17899-1760374800-1760376600@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-11/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T183000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143559Z CREATED:20250906T030845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143559Z UID:17898-1760376600-1760380200@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-10/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTSTAMP:20250910T033925Z CREATED:20250910T033925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033925Z UID:17992-1760882400-1760886000@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-2-4/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20250910T033927Z CREATED:20250910T033927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033927Z UID:17993-1760886000-1760889600@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-1-4/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143452Z CREATED:20250906T030852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143452Z UID:17901-1760979600-1760981400@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-12/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143451Z CREATED:20250906T030848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143451Z UID:17900-1760981400-1760985000@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-11/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20250911T042737Z CREATED:20250910T165346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T042737Z UID:17720-1761397200-1761408000@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Fall Frolic & Open House at Washington Conservatory of Music 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/fall-frolic-2025/ LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music Campus at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Concerts,Special Events,Student Recitals,Suzuki Academy,Washington Conservatory Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-Frolic-Open-House2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143450Z CREATED:20250906T030854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143450Z UID:17903-1761584400-1761586200@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-13/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T183000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143449Z CREATED:20250906T030853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143449Z UID:17902-1761586200-1761589800@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-12/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T173000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143447Z CREATED:20250906T030856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143447Z UID:17904-1762189200-1762191000@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-14/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T183000 DTSTAMP:20250908T143446Z CREATED:20250906T030857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143446Z UID:17905-1762191000-1762194600@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-13/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Classes,Suzuki Academy END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR