DC Strings Member Ray Pitts shares a moment with local elementary school children – sharing the joys of music and introducing them to the cello! Throughout the months of March and April, DC Strings Workshop has met with members of the DC Council to discuss our priorities around music education for each public school student. …
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DC Strings Workshop operates from the belief that all people, particularly young people should experience the joys of music, and access to quality music instruction. We speak up at the local, state and national level for public and charter schools to develop strong music programs and work with community partners to expand access to high quality music programs, particularly in underserved areas.
Pictured: BOARD MEMBER JENNA DAY, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANDREW LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELISSA SILVERMAN pose for a picture after meeting to discuss strengthening music education in DC Public & Charter Schools.
DC STRINGS PARTNER DMV PERCUSSION ACADEMY LEADS A PERCUSSION EXPLORATION CLASS
DC Strings Workshop (DCSW) is committed to bringing music education, outreach and building support for stronger music programs in public and charter schools – particularly underserved areas of the District. Our performers, teaching artists and supporters regularly supplement regular music education instruction in schools, community centers, recreation centers and other places of learning for youth. DCSW has led group classes at Sitar Arts Center and in partnership with the Levine School of Music at theARC.
DCSW reaches young audiences through – masterclasses, private lessons, workshops, presentations and performances. To-date DC Strings Workshop has donated over 20 instruments to students in need and paid for over $10,000 of private lessons.
DC Strings Workshop is proud to present the Carr-Petrova duo in residency, September 12-16, 2019 in partnership with The General Board of Church and Society, The United Methodist Church’s denominational social justice agency on Capitol Hill. Click here to learn more about this residency.
HART MIDDLE & JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOLS
DC Strings Workshop supplements band instruction by coming into the classroom on a weekly basis to assist students with playing an instrument. We have donated 15 instruments to the school to date. At Johnson Middle School we have hosted several recital and percussion programs to build interest in a band or orchestra. This program is part of our East of the River Concert & School Initiative which is currently sponsored by EventsDC.
DC Dream Center
On a weekly basis, DC Strings Workshop teaches a string class to young students. This offering is part of other musical classes students can choose from (flute, chorus, music theory, piano, and strings). DC strings regularly joins the Dream Center for community workshops and performances.music Education
Carr-Petrova DC Residency (September 12-13, 2019)
Molly Carr (viola) and Anna Petrova (piano) joined DC Strings Workshop Artistic Director Andrew Lee, in several public school residencies in the DMV region. In the residency, Carr-Petrova heard from student performers, the orchestra and other ensembles. They discussed their approach to practicing, inspiration and importance behind the music and tips for all. The residency …
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All DC Strings events are postponed until further notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2020 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: All DC Strings events are postponed until further notice In the wake of COVID-19-related D.C. State of Emergency, DC Strings Workshop postpones all workshops, concerts and events through March 31 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – You are a vital part of our community of musicians and friends, and your safety …
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2020 DC Strings Orchestra Announces Appointment of Dr. Juan A. Gallastegui as Conductor & Music Director
Media Contact: Jane Goey janegoeypr@gmail.com www.dcstrings.org; info@dcstrings.org Dr. Juan A. Gallastegui, conducts the DC Strings Orchestra 5th Season Opener Harbour Square, SW DC – Saturday, September 26, 2020 Photography: Imagine Photography DC 2020 DC Strings Orchestra Announces Appointment of Dr. Juan A. Gallastegui as Conductor & Music Director Orchestra Kicks Off 5th Season With A …
(WTOP): DC Strings Workshop honors Black History Month, COVID-19 victims
By: Jason Fraley | @JFrayWTOP It was founded five years ago as a nonprofit to highlight diversity in classical music. On Saturday, D.C. Strings Workshop marks Black History Month in a virtual concert. “The theme of the concert is Black History Month and also commemorating the loss [from COVID-19],” Founder and Artistic Director Andrew Lee told WTOP. …
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(NBC4) DC Strings Workshop Offers Group Therapy During Pandemic
DC Strings Workshop offered free virtual music lessons to children amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Our mission to reach the community isn’t just in good times; it’s all the time.” WATCH THE VIDEO
Mayor Bowser Awards $2.9 Million in Grants to Community Organizations Providing Summer Programming for District Youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2021 Funds Will Help 2,200 District Youth Access Summer Programming (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded $2.92 million to 38 community-based organizations that will support more than 2,200 District youth with access to quality summer programming. The funding will be awarded from the Office of Out of School Time …
Healing Notes: DC Strings provides comfort during the pandemic
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and civil and social unrest, DC Strings served as a force for calm and support, operating from the belief that music is a unifying and positive outlet for the entire community. During this critical time, the musicians of DC Strings tuned and polished their instruments and continued to play in …
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DC Strings instrumental in music education through virtual Learn 24 summer camp
DC Strings Workshop (DCSW) is committed to bringing music education, outreach, and supporting stronger music programs in public and charter schools, especially in underserved areas of the District. Each summer, with generous support from the Deputy Mayor of Education through Learn24, DC Strings facilitates three unique virtual music camps for children ages 5 to 16 …
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DC Strings changing the community through musical representation, education and inspiration
Founded in 2017, DC Strings Workshop brings the love of classical and other music to all parts of the Washington, DC region and to people of all ages. Highlighting the beauty and diversity that exists in classical music, DC Strings Workshop realizes its mission to share and present music to communities that often are overlooked …
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DC Strings Workshop operates from the belief that all people, particularly young people, should experience the joy of music, and access to quality music instruction. The DC Strings team advocates at the local, state, and national level for public and charter schools to develop strong music programs and works with community partners to expand access …
