by Music Celebrations | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog, Washington, DC
The Our Lady of Light Band was among five outstanding wind ensembles to perform in the internationally-renowned John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 3rd annual Sousa Band Festival. Under the direction of Scott Lopes, the Our Lady of Light Band... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 4, 2017 | Blog, Washington, DC
Under the direction of Keith Hodgson, the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble participated in the 2017 Sousa Band Festival in the internationally-renowned John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Read what Director, Keith Hodgson, and President, Karen Poorman, had... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 31, 2017 | Blog, Washington, DC
Under the direction of Melissa Hammers, the Marshall High School Chorale embarked on a five day tour throughout Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg, Virginia as part of the National Festival of the States. Highlights of their tour included a special wreath laying... 
by Music Celebrations | Feb 6, 2017 | Blog, Washington, DC
The Lansing Everett High School Band had the distinguished honor of performing on the “national stage” as an invited ensemble at the official 58th Presidential Inaugural Welcome Celebration. “Totally amazing experience. It was a lifetime memory for our students. ... 
by Music Celebrations | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Washington, DC
The Appleton East High School Patriots performed this year in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Especially during this time of year in D.C., those who visit are reminded of and honor those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Margaret LaFleur,... 
by Music Celebrations | Nov 15, 2016 | Blog, Chicago, France, Washington, DC
Col. Arnald D. Gabriel was honored in a special ceremony to receive the “Legion of Honour”, France’s highest distinction, for his service in WWII. The ceremony was held at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 2016. In 2014, Col. Gabriel returned to... 