James A. Johnson Young Artist Series presents In Song: Celebrating Youth Voices
11/30/2015
Continuing the tradition of celebrating the best in emerging talent, Millennium Stage presents In Song: Celebrating Youth Voices, as part of its new James A. Johnson Young Artist Series, made possible by Target. The ongoing program will showcase exemplary, local youth from representative Kennedy Center Partnership Schools in Washington, D.C. and collaborating youth organizations.
The evening’s performances will feature vocal music.
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