by Music Celebrations | Sep 24, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
by Dr. Vincent PattersonWhew – what happened to Sept.? We FINALLY got some true autumn weather here in DC: yesterday! Been sticky hot, hurricane edges passing by on the way NE and lots of late-summer thunder storms. Got into the ‘50’s last night; as mother used to... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 24, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
“As you have probably heard, the concert at the Fairfax was a wonderful ending performance experience for the children. The synergy in the room was amazing to be a part of. The faces of the children and the audience told the story. It was great to see the children so... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 24, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
“Our trip to Washington, D.C. was both memorable and musically satisfying. The performance venues were outstanding and the audiences receptive and appreciative. I must make special mention of the Kennedy Center performance. It was certainly the “performance of a... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 24, 2012 | Austria, France, Germany, News
“I wanted to thank you and your staff for the unforgettable experience that you arranged for the University of Sioux Falls Concert Chorale in Germany, Austria, and France. It will truly be remembered for a lifetime. The musical experiences were the highlight. The... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 17, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
by Dr. Vincent PattersonWhen you have the opportunity to “Talk Jazz” no doubt you’ll want to refer to the first great tenor saxophonist, Coleman Hawkins. In a recent WSJ article, Will Friedwald points out the Hawk’s many claims to this fame. Here’s a few excerpts to... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 10, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
by Dr. Vincent PattersonMerry Monday Greetings! You may have heard that The Donald is getting the bid to convert the historic Old Post Office into a world-class hotel. This is becoming quite a story and here’s more: In the August 17 Business/ W.Post, staff writer... 