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... 
by Music Celebrations | Aug 20, 2012 | Austria, Germany, Italy, News
May 25 – June 8, 2010 these music ensembles were engaged in a life changing concert/mission experience to points in Austria, Germany, Switzlerland and Italy. The group of 53 was comprised of 35 members of Collegians Chorale including four alumni, 11 members of... 
by Music Celebrations | Aug 20, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
By Dr. Vincent PattersonOkay, okay, I heard from you vocalists, “enough about jazz and elementary bands, what about us singers?” So here’s a Musing about a guy you’ll find VERY interesting. Who’s Herbert Breslin? His obit. appeared in the W.Post in May, written by... 
by Music Celebrations | Aug 17, 2012 | New York City, News, Washington, DC
The St. Joseph High School Symphony Strings, from St. Joseph, Michigan, toured and performed in New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. last month. Here is what Steve Reed, the director, said about his experience:What can I say about performing in Carnegie... 