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Calling all DC students from grades K-12! It's time to sign up for our 2020 Summer Program. Not only is it fun, but it's also FREE! Join us from June 22-July 31 and learn more about exciting topics like Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Music Business, or...

We've got a new playlist for the new season! With summer fast approaching, pop on your headphones and press play on this compilation featuring local DMV artists. From indie to reggae to R&B and punk, these tunes will broaden your horizons and help you discover new...

In these uncommon times of social distancing and isolation, supporting children in our community is more important than ever. On May 5, The MusicianShip will participate in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving in response to COVID-19. Even in the midst of this crisis, The MusicianShip...

We’re excited to share with you a Funk Parade playlist, featuring many of Funk Parade’s past performers. We’re hoping this brings you some joy! At this time, our hearts go out to the many families whose health is affected by COVID-19, our support goes out to...

It is with a great deal of sadness, and out of an abundance of caution, that we are led to cancel Funk Parade 2020. On Friday, March 20th, DC extended its mass gathering restriction through April 27th, due to global health pandemic, COVID-19.  Without a clear...

We are excited to share that our friends at the DCist generously made a playlist of all the 2020 Wammie Awards Finalists. With 157 songs spanning 24 genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! It clocks in at almost 11 hours, so you can spend...

This morning, we notified our Wammie Award finalists and performers that we will, unfortunately, be cancelling Wammie Weekend until further notice. We are as disappointed as many of you, but have been advised by the Mayor’s Special Events Task Force Group to cancel our weekend,...

We’re proud to announce the finalists for the 2020 Wammie Awards -- and it’s perfect timing as awards season is in full swing! Now that the Oscar parties are over, check out the list of this year’s top contenders for Wammie Awards! With more than 50...

Wammie Weekend is back and better than ever with an all-star line-up of speakers and artists for our 2020 event! Join us on March 27-29, 2020 for an immersive multi-day experience that includes a Pre-Party, Day Conference, and Awards Show -- followed by an After-Party,...