Visitors to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts may have noticed some renovations and construction underway. For the past few years, Wolf Trap Foundation has been planning improvements to enhance the Park for patrons and artists, and to improve the Wolf Trap experience for decades to come. Thanks to the generosity of several visionary donors, who have dedicated funds for long-term enhancements at...
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Wolf Trap celebrates African American performers in R&B, pop, country, opera, dance—and every genre in between—that have shared their incredible talents with our audiences. Join us in recognizing some of these legendary and iconic Black performers. John Legend John Legend, the first Black man to have achieved EGOT status by winning at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, is a multi-talented artist with...
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What exactly is a “Drumcussionist”? Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist “Uncle Devin” Walker coined the term to describe his joyful flair for combining drums and different percussion instruments—even one’s own body—to take children and their families on a journey through rhythm and music genres....
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Start an “Album of the Month Club” …Like a book of the month club, but for your ears! Get together virtually with your friends or family and discover new artists and genres. Allow one member to pick the album of the month for your group to listen to and analyze. Better yet, make it a weekly appointment and get to know 52 new artists this...
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They sang. They danced. They wore a different kind of mask. In honor of The Masked Singer’s Season 4 finale, take a look back at some of Wolf Trap’s talented performers who have appeared on the wacky and entertaining reality hit! LeAnn Rimes Season 4 winner and acclaimed country singer LeAnn Rimes brought the house down with her rendition of Brandi Carlile’s “The Story” during...
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With 2020 coming to a much-anticipated close, it’s time to reflect on “old acquaintances” and sing along to “Auld Lang Syne.” Whether you’re able to celebrate with a few close loved ones, or are having a quiet evening by yourself, here are some Wolf Trap-inspired ideas to help you settle in for a night of reflection, special treats, and hopeful music. Take a Bite Out...
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Who doesn’t love curling up with a good book? At Wolf Trap, the Education team is always on the lookout for great new children’s books. Several times a year, they hold book explorations with Teaching Artists to display the latest finds. So what do Laura Annunziata, Wolf Trap Education’s Assistant Director of Professional Development, and her team look for in quality children’s literature? How to...
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Contest Rules: SPONSOR. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (“Foundation” or “Sponsor”), 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182. TERM. Sweepstakes begins at 5 pm Eastern Time (“ET”) on Wednesday, December 9 and ends at 9 am ET on Friday, December 11, 2020. (“Sweepstakes Period”) ELIGIBILITY. Wolf Trap Sweepstakes (“Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older...
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Happy holidays! It’s the most magical time of the year and although gatherings may look a little different in 2020, it’s still a wonderful season for tasty treats and festive family fun. Gather up your coziest blankets, warmest slippers, and a delicious mug of hot cocoa to sip on as you relax by the fire with these Wolf Trap-inspired holiday ideas. Appetizer: Cranberry Pecan Goat...
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For 15 years, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) has reignited a love of dance and brought ballroom style choreography to living rooms across the country. From the sexy samba to the passionate paso doble, the reality show has allowed audiences to journey with superstars as they learn about the dedication, passion, and precision necessary to become a professional dancer. In celebration of the reality television...
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