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...
by Music Celebrations | Aug 27, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
by Dr. Vincent PattersonSchool Days Greetings! Yes, public schools around DC, MD and VA opened their doors today. Traffic patterns always take on a new cyclical life and suddenly daytime activities are less crowded, fewer lines in the P.O. and bank. As another school...
by Music Celebrations | Aug 23, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
I feel that Music Celebrations really is effective at combining the music aspects of the tour with the entertainment piece. For me, as a band director, I don’t just want to take my groups to Washington DC to see the memorials and monuments. I am always looking for a...
by Music Celebrations | Aug 20, 2012 | Czech Republic, Germany, News
The Lakeville North High School Chorale took part in a concert tour of Germany and the Czech Republic earlier this year as part of the American Celebration of Music in Germany. The director, Paul Wigley, had this to say about the experience:THIS WAS ONE OF OUR BEST...
