The MusicianShip has been dedicated to the cause of racial equity and inclusion since our founding more than 11 years ago. Through our free-of-charge music education initiatives, our mission is to provide learning and enrichment opportunities for youth, 99% of whom are young people of...
Help Washington Youth Choir continue its tradition of inspirational performances The Washington Youth Choir was thrilled to perform for President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during their time as Vice President and Second Lady. Right now, the choir needs 200 new supporters to...
Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of heartful and heartwarming messages to our students. We know your words of encouragement have helped them during this challenging time. Below are just a few of the notes our community shared. How resilient, brave, and mighty you are!...
We’re thrilled to announce that The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded The MusicianShip a $50,000 grant to support our youth programming. This generous gift will allow us to fulfill our mission of changing lives with music through our after-school, summer, and cultural exchange programs. While we continue...
The verdict is clear: Black & brown children are failing school at an alarming rate during the pandemic. There has been an 83% increase in F grades for children ages 11-18 in Fairfax County Public Schools since the beginning of online learning in March. In Washington...
The time is NOW! The 2021 Wammie Awards season has officially begun, and it’s up to YOU to nominate your favorite musicians across the DMV area. Head to our nomination form and show love to our community’s best and brightest from music performance to community impact. Encourage your...
Thank you to everyone who donated to help feed The MusicianShip’s students whose families are experiencing food insecurity. Your support makes sure the young people we serve get the nutrition they need to excel in their education. The MusicianShip student, James, with a donation “I wanted to thank you so much for all the food that you provided for my...
The 2021 Wammie Awards season is almost here! Starting December 1, music lovers in the DC, MD, & VA area will be able to nominate your favorite local artists for a 2021 Wammie award. We have 63 award categories, including 57 Music Awards and 6 General...
We celebrate the amazing community that has come together every day over the last 11 years to change lives with music. Our students inspire us and we love watching them grow into leaders through their journey with us and beyond. Our educators share their knowledge and...
Dear MusicianShip Family, It is with the greatest pleasure and appreciation that I write to you as the new Artistic Director for Washington Youth Choir! After spending the past few years serving The MusicianShip in various capacities, I can truly say that the growth and development...