Ken Giles’ violin/viola/guitar students will perform a group concert at the John Kendall Recital Hall at Potter Violin on Sunday, December 22, 2019, 2:00 pm. The repertoire will include holiday tunes, Pachelbel Canon, civil rights songs, and the “Bach Double” violin concerto. Many of the students also participate in the D.C. Youth Orchestra Program.
Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes
Come for a wonderful afternoon of mixed ensembles chamber music by the Main Street Chamber Players! This is their annual Fall Concert! The Main Street Chamber Players will be performing the following works: Michael Haydn: Divertimento in E-Flat Major for Viola, Cello and Double Bass; Rebecca Clarke: “Dumka” – Duo Concertante for Violin and
Gibons uses ideas that will be familiar to string players with classical training to bridge the gap between the worlds of written music and that of improv. The workshop also accommodates a wide variety of skill levels by scaling the complexity of the melodic lines and rhythmic harmony parts we use to the participants’ comfort.
Take a magical journey through vibrant performances that honor traditional flamenco and dance discovery. Join us on Friday, Oct. 25th at 7:30pm for the Flamenco Quartet Project! Proceeds benefit The Perseus Foundation. Purchase tickets here
Violist Katherine Murdock is a recognized soloist, chamber musician and teacher. She has performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Boston Symphony, National Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Boston Chamber Music Society, and the Mendelssohn String Quartet. Ms. Murdock served on the faculties of SUNY Stony Brook, Boston Conservatory, Wellesley College, the Longy School, and the Universities
The school year gets off to a rousing start with performances by students from the Chudnovsky Violin Studio. Works by Wieniawski, Mozart, Paganini, Bach, Bruch, Vitali, Rode, and many others will be featured.
Called “just about the best folk fiddler of his generation”, Ben Paley brings his tasteful bowing to Potter’s Violins. The son of the late Tom Paley (New Lost City Ramlbers), Paley was steeped in American folk and string band music from an early age, and has since recorded with an all-star list of musicians. He
Join us for all or part of this special day on September 8th, 2019 and find inspiration for the start of the 2019 – 2020 academic year! There will be a catered lunch, and guest speakers will offer insightful workshops. RSVP is required. Register here! Presentations: 10:15am: Introduction Catered Lunch Break
Are you having difficulty paying attention? Dr. Jay Sirikietsoong, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, will be presenting on “Managing Attention Deficits through Music.” Her talk will help you to understand the neuroscience (brain anatomy) behind attention deficit, types of attention, as well as how music plays a role to enhance your attention and lifestyle. This event is FREE.