The Choral Arts Society of Washington: A Family Christmas
$25-$55 (member & partner pricing may be available with promo codes)
Edward Pola / George Wyle — It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
James Lord Pierpont — Jingle Bells
Joseph Carleton Beal / James Ross Boothe — Jingle Bell Rock
Traditional — The Twelve Days of Christmas
John Frederick Coots / Haven Gillespie — Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Steve Nelson / Walter E. "Jack" Rollins — Frosty the Snowman
Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We'll take you on a merry tour of Christmas favorites that will have your family singing all the way home. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph!
This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5 and up.
About Anthony Walker, piano
Anthony began his piano training in his native St. Paul, Minnesota, at age five, making his public debut at age ten. He received his M. Mus degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Temple University where he studied with the late Natalie Hinderas. His musical background in classical, gospel, jazz, and rhythm & blues has established Anthony in high demand as a solo artist, session musician, teacher and producer. His sophisticated style is comparable to jazz icons Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, Ramsey Lewis, Bobby Lyle, and George Duke. His talent as a pianist has allowed Anthony to perform for audiences on five continents, sharing the stage with acts such as Stevie Wonder, Patti Austin, Raheem DeVaughn, Leela James, Kelly Price, Chaka Khan, Cynthia Erivo, Robert Glasper, The Yellow Jackets, jazz vocal group Take Six, gospel legend Richard Smallwood, Donnie McClurkin, Maurette Brown Clark, Kim Burrell, Edwin Hawkins, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Vickie Winans, T.D. Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir, and classical music icon Reneé Fleming.
https://anthonywalkerwalktones.com/About Michele Fowlin, conductor
Michele Fowlin is a two-time graduate of Howard University (Bachelor and Masters) in Vocal Performance/Pedagogy with a piano minor. While at Howard, she studied with renowned conductor James Weldon Norris and became the Assistant Conductor for University Choirs, conducting concerts nationally and internationally. During her Howard tenure, Fowlin's vocal career flourished greatly. Studying under the tutelage of renown opera singers Regina McConnell, Carmen Balthrop, Charlotte Holloman and Sylvia Olden Lee, for coaching, Fowlin took over as principle soloist for the University's traveling choir. This opportunity led her to solo recitals across the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Europe, and Russia.
https://cathedral.org/about/leadership/michele-fowlin/Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWWashington, DC 20566
United States
https://www.kennedy-center.org/visit/exploring-our-spaces/concert-hall/