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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...

Greetings TMS-WYC Community, It was author Rainer Maria Rilke who once said, “And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been…”. This is such an exciting time for The MusicianShip Washington Youth Choir. I celebrate your new beginning as you welcome your next...

Do you love to sing? ? There’s still time to sign up to audition for the Washington Youth Choir! ?If you’re between the ages of 12-18 and live in the DMV area, we want to hear from you! ✨ [vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8UNEhkQ1z0'] Virtual auditions are being held on...

Sitting in the crowded library during my sophomore year of college, my friend leaned over to tell me about a scholarship created by the new college president, Shirley Collado. I was already convinced I had no chance of receiving it, but due to my friend’s...

Summer 2020 was a season that saw lots of exciting developments! Our digital summer Youth Programs brought out the amazing creativity in our students, resulting in two socially-distanced video medleys! Check them out below and get ready to brighten your day!   [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT3A5Ger1dw[/embedyt]   [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsaPK5lBn3I[/embedyt]   Summer Rewind Playlist Our...

  Official Call For Submissions Funk Family, mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Funk Parade Photo Gallery on August 30 at Eaton DC! This year, through our FunkU initiative, we're paying homage to our festival's home corridor on U Street, Black Broadway! The photo gallery will acknowledge the artistic and creative ancestors who brought life to...

Congrats to the Wammie Winners!  Thanks to everyone who tuned in last week to our first ever Virtual Wammies celebration! In case you missed it, check out all the episodes on our website and relive the excitement. [button size='' style='' text='Watch the Wammies' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.wammiesdc.org/2020-wammies/' target='_self'...