by Music Celebrations | Jun 19, 2013 | Festivals, Washington, DC
The National Memorial Day Choral Festival gave us the opportunity to sing meaningful music with singers from across the USA in our nation’s capital. Dr. Craig Jessop, in my opinion, was the perfect conductor for this festival – given his choral excellence,... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 17, 2013 | News, Washington, DC
MCI made the trip planning experience (a part about which I was nervous as a new orchestra director) so easy and stress-free. I think they really understand the needs of performance groups and I appreciated the emphasis on performances and musical opportunities. On my... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 11, 2013 | Festivals, News, Washington, DC
My students are not privileged. The vast majority work because of necessity, so an opportunity to earn a trip like this by working together through their University choir is, for many, a once in a lifetime experience. We always seek a production company that will... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 6, 2013 | News, Parades, Washington, DC
My personal favorite moment was at the beginning of the parade. I instructed my drum majors to add a salute to show respect to the dignitaries and generals on the reviewing stand. I was standing at a viewpoint so that I was able to see my drum majors deliver the... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 3, 2013 | Festivals, Parades, Washington, DC
Amazing rendition of “America the Beautiful,” featuring Tenor Anthony Kearns and the Memorial Day Festival Chorus, to open last week’s National Memorial Day... 
by Music Celebrations | May 31, 2013 | News, Parades, Washington, DC
I wanted to thank everyone for all of their help in making Bayonne High School’s trip to Washington D.C. this past weekend such a huge success. Thank you so much for your help and professionalism – this trip was truly a once in a lifetime experience for... 