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 | 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... 