Archive for the Past Events Category

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.

June 22 – Juneteenth Pride & Joy

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

Celebrate freedom and unity in a joyous afternoon of music and spoken word with GenOUT Youth Chorus and Jazz artists Barry Moton and the Colin Chambers Trio.

December 9 – Winter’s Eve Revels at Glen Echo Park

By Washington Revels on November 20, 2023 / Past Events

Spend a delightful afternoon with Washington Revels as we journey to Camelot, during the time of the Knights of the Round Table. Learn how Arthur became King and gained the mighty sword “Excalibur” in a magical retelling of The Sword in the Stone with Chapter House, featuring

November 11 – Jubilee Voices at the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk

By Washington Revels on November 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Members of Jubilee Voices will lead and teach songs at the 2023 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. The Walk is an annual fun, family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month. All are welcome and there are several ways to participate. Come join us in shining our lights in the darkness, promoting unity over division, remembering the past and taking steps toward a brighter future.

October 1 – Washington Revels at the Echo Arts Festival

By Washington Revels on September 22, 2023 / Gallery Voices - Past Events, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels Gallery Voices and Heritage Voices will perform at 2pm in the Back Room of the Spanish Ballroom, and again at 3:30pm outside of the Bumper Car Pavilion as part of the annual Echo Arts Festival at Glen Echo Park.

August 19 – Jubilee Voices at Historic Sotterley’s Day of Unity and Healing

By Washington Revels on August 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Beyond Color: The Power of Connection. Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will honor the lives of those enslaved at Sotterley by presenting songs and stories of perseverance, trials and triumphs expressed through a cappella music, spoken word, and dance.

September 4 – Labor Day Parade

By Washington Revels on July 31, 2023 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Revelers of ALL ages are invited to join Washington Revels in this colorful and lively parade. Let’s show a special side of Washington Revels to thousands of Labor Day spectators! If you prefer, come sit curbside and cheer with the festive crowd.

September 8-9-10 – Children’s Auditions for The Christmas Revels

By Washington Revels on July 31, 2023 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces children’s auditions for The Christmas Revels—Sir Gawain the the Green Knight: A Magical Medieval Tale. Washington Revels children love to sing, are enthusiastic about bringing music to life on stage, and come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experience levels.

September 10 – Teen Auditions for The Christmas Revels

By Washington Revels on July 28, 2023 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces teen auditions for The Christmas Revels—Sir Gawain the the Green Knight: A Magical Medieval Tale. Be part of one of the DC-area’s best loved holiday traditions!

October 7 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove Church

By Washington Revels on July 28, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This new presentation traces the legacy of traditional African American music from the 19th century to the Civil Rights Movement, with a blend of songs, stories, dance, local history and audience participation, illustrating how the music of enslaved Americans evolved into the “Freedom Songs” that energized the movement to end legalized racial segregation, disenfranchisement, and discrimination.