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Music's rising stars from the nation's top conservatories performing in the Terrace TheaterHighlights
Bearfoot Bluegrass
October 26, 2007
Based out of Anchorage, Alaska, Bearfoot Bluegrass, has an up-and-coming acoustic band feel with fully fledged music chops.
March Fourth
October 11, 2007
March Fourth characterizes itself as little bit Duke Ellington meets Sgt. Pepper in a big-top tent pastiche.
Chango Spasiuk
October 3, 2007
Accordion player Chango Spasiuk performs chamamé, a unique Argentine folk music. AMERICARTES.
17 Hippies
September 23, 2007
Berlin-based ensemble 17 Hippies mixes traditional music from Eastern Europe, France, and America.
And More ...
- Portland Taiko
September 9, 2007 - Skatalites/Shaggy
June 19, 2007 - NEA Jazz Masters
March 7, 2007 - Ondrej Havelka and his Melody Makers
June 26, 2007 - Sara Tavares
January 23, 2007 - The Roaring 40s
November 23, 2006 - Polyphonic Spree
October 1, 2004
Free Performances Every Day, No Tickets Required
Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise notedClick on
to add performance to your Outlook Calendar.Monday, December 1, 2008
U.S. Army BluesThe premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army performs Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite.
Watch the Live Internet Broadcast (starts at 6 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The Ciurlionis QuartetWinners of their home country Lithuania’s 1990 National Prize for music, this dynamic quartet plays a chamber program. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Lithuania.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tra NguyenThis Vietnamese classical pianist performs the works of experimental composer and pianist Leo Ornstein. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Vietnam.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tom SchraederDubbed "One to watch in 2008" by the Onion A.V. Club, Tom Schraeder brings his brand of honky-tonk swagger, blending atmospheric melody with a hollerin' devotion to early rock 'n' roll.
Friday, December 5, 2008
RaymiThis D.C. based Latin American group plays contemporary folk music on traditional Andean instruments.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Handel Children's Choir of BaltimoreThis choir of 60 boys and girls ages 8 to 18 dazzles with classical, multicultural, folk, and contemporary music.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Ragtime ChristmasBill Edwards
IN THE THEATER LAB
Ragtime scholar Bill Edwards presents a program of holiday classics.
Monday, December 8, 2008
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS!Merry TubaChristmas
This year marks the 35th anniversary of this holiday tradition in which tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around D.C. play traditional Christmas music led by Harvey Phillips. Grab your instrument and arrive for rehearsal at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The Montgomery County Public Schools Senior Honors Jazz EnsembleIn its 30th season, this ensemble is composed of students from more than 22 area high schools. This ensemble has performed at venues such as the East Coast Jazz Festival and Blues Alley.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Norwegian VisionsHåkon Kornstad
Eivind Opsvik
Bassist Eivind Opsvik and tenor saxophonist Håkon Kornstad produce their distinctive brand of avant-garde adventurous jazz. Created in 1995, Norwegian Visions is a cultural partnership program initiated by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Beltway Brass QuintetBeltway Brass
Led by Zack Smith, the quartet features jazzy and jaunty arrangements of holiday favorites.
Friday, December 12, 2008
DC Youth OrchestraNow in its 48th season, this orchestra composed of young people ages 4 to 19 performs holiday favorites.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
The Washington Balalaika Society OrchestraPlaying traditional Russian folk instruments, including the balalaika, dorma, and bayan, this orchestra plays the music of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Bob Perilla’s Big Hillbilly BluegrassThis group has been entertaining fans for more than 10 years with their original bluegrass, country, and folk music.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Randy Barrett and Mama TriedA winner of several Washington Area Music Awards for Best Male Vocalist in Bluegrass and Traditional Folk, Randy Barrett leads his band.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Encore Senior Singers’ ChoraleMusicians over the age of 55 perform crowd-pleasing holiday music.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Blue Sky 5This group delivers vintage jazz and classic swing music that is made for dancing.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Gospel Celebration: The Sweet Heaven KingsSweet Heaven Kings
The 16-member gospel brass and percussion ensemble creates a joyful holiday program with its unique instrumentation and powerful voices.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Holiday Vaudeville: Sean Grissom, the Alexandria Kleztet, and Rod FerroneAlexandria Kleztet
Rod Ferrone
Sean Grissom
Cajun cellist Sean Grissom hosts an evening of holiday vaudeville featuring modern-Klezmer quartet the Alexandria Kleztet, and Rod Ferrone, rhythmic tap dancer and physical comedian.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Holiday Vaudeville: Sean Grissom, the Alexandria Kleztet, and Rod FerroneSean Grissom
Rod Ferrone
Alexandria Kleztet
Cajun cellist Sean Grissom hosts an evening of holiday vaudeville featuring modern-Klezmer quartet the Alexandria Kleztet, and Rod Ferrone, rhythmic tap dancer and physical comedian.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Elisabeth von TrappThe granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music, continues the musical legacy with a repertoire that ranges from Bach to Broadway, Schubert to Sting, and includes her own compositions.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Gospel Celebration: Maggie Ingram and the IngramettesMaggie Ingram and the Ingramettes
These gospel legends captivate audiences with their big sound and rapturous dancing.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The Carol Ringers and the Peace RingersThe Peace Ringers
The Carol Ringers
The group performs sacred and popular holiday music on traditional hand bells.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Monumental Brass QuintetThe Monumental Brass
PERFORMANCE BEGINS AT 12 NOON
The award-winning Monumental Brass Quintet performs all styles of classical music, as well as Dixieland jazz, ragtime, and traditional holiday favorites.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
All-Star Christmas Day Jazz JamJames King
Lenny Robinson
Chuck Redd
Robert Redd
Tom and Delores King Williams
Celebrate this festive Millennium Stage tradition—now in its eleventh year—with host and vibraphonist Chuck Redd, pianist Robert Redd, drummer Lenny Robinson, trumpeter Tom Williams, bassist James King, and vocalist Delores Williams.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Jewish Music Celebration: GolemGolem
This six-piece Eastern European folk-punk band is “where Eastern Europe meets the Lower East Side.”
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Billy McComiskey and Zan McLeod with the Culkin School of Traditional Irish DanceBilly McComiskey
Zan McLeod
Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance
Billy McComiskey and Zan McLeod perform traditional Irish music on the button accordion, flute, fiddle, guitar, and bodhran, accompanied by the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Jewish Music Celebration: Vladimir FridmanVladimir Fridman
Russian-born guitarist Vladimir Fridman blends popular instrumental Klezmer melodies, traditional Jewish songs, and original compositions.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Jewish Music Celebration: DeLeonDeLeon
This Brooklyn-based group re-imagines ancient Sephardic Judaic melodies as contemporary pieces with an indie-rock twist.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Last Train HomeA favorite of the D.C. roots-rock scene, Last Train Home delivers original holiday tunes and interpretations of yuletide classics.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sidney’s Salon Orchestra of WashingtonThe Salon Orchestra of Washington
The D.C.-based orchestra performs chamber music and waltzes of 19th-century Austria in an intimate setting.
