Archive for the Ensembles Category

September 29 – Washington Revels at Echo Arts Festival

Join us at Glen Echo Park for a celebration of visual and performing arts! This FREE event will include a multitude of hands-on activities, live music, and unique opportunities to delve into the arts. Check out all the activities on the Echo Arts Festival website. Plus, September

Feb. 18 – Jubilee Voices at the Alexandria Lyceum

By Washington Revels on February 17, 2024 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will explore the Gullah-Geechee culture and life on St Simons Island, Georgia in the program, “Wade in the Water.” Developed in partnership with Georgia-based Mercer University, this presenttion combines stories of the Gullah Geechee community told through six student films, with music and spoken word.

March 9 – “Heroes of the Underground Railroad” Stamp Launch

By Washington Revels on February 14, 2024 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate freedom! The U.S. Postal Service is honoring 10 courageous men and women who helped guide enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad, the network of secret routes and safe houses in use before the Civil War. The USPS will unveil and dedicate a series of

March 16 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove

By Washington Revels on February 14, 2024 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

“Singing the Journey from Civil War to Civil Rights” Join Jubilee Voices as they return to Historic Pleasant Grove Church for a songfest that traces the legacy of traditional African American music from the 19th century to the Civil Rights Movement, and beyond. This performance will blend

June 1 & 2 – Mother Ann: Simple Gifts of Shaker Music

By Washington Revels on January 28, 2024 / Events, Heritage Voices, Jubilee Voices

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Shakers’ arrival in America with Washington Revels and the Capitol Hill Chorale on Saturday, June 1st at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 2nd at 4:00pm at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.

Feb. 10 – Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on January 17, 2024 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at the Opening Ceremonies for this annual program celebrating the “Lion of Anacostia,” Frederick Douglass. The celebration includes music by the Jubilee Voices and a performance by students from the Washington Ballet School from THEARC.

January 14 – Jubilee Voices Celebrate the Life and Legacy of MLK at Augustana Lutheran Church

By Washington Revels on January 8, 2024 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This Sunday, join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to lead a special worship service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Augustana Lutheran Church. The group, now in its 14th year,

June 15 – Josiah Henson’s Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on January 2, 2024 / Ensembles, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Come celebrate the birthday of Josiah Henson, Underground Railroad Conductor and Montgomery County resident on Saturday, June 15th! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will perform at 11:30 a.m. The full event runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and features: Historical cooking demonstrations Tours Film screenings Games and

June 30 – Heritage Voices at Glen Echo Park

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Heritage Voices, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Heritage Voices for an afternoon of songs of social justice and freedom in celebration of the anniversary of the protests that led to the desegregation of Glen Echo Park in 1960.

June 19 – Juneteenth Concert in Alexandria

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Ensembles, Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Singing the Journey: Freedom Stories. Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria for a lively, interactive concert featuring traditional music, dance, and spoken word that celebrates Juneteenth, and the local stories, history and enduring legacy of the African American quest for freedom and equality.