Picture this: you’re sipping a refreshing cocktail on the lawn (one you personally prepared and brought into the venue, a perk of being able to BYO everything at Wolf Trap.) You’re making core memories with your closest friends and are excited for an artist you’ve waited for years to hear live....
Read More
Like all of Wolf Trap’s affiliates, San Antonio Wolf Trap, a program of Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, partners with schools and teachers to provide arts-integrated professional development and experiences, and does so in a way that meets the unique needs of its community. Case in point is the affiliate’s recent work with its local immigrant community, through the North East Independent School District (ISD)...
Read More
Wolf Trap Education Shines a Light on Native American Voices and Award-Winning Children’s Literature From richly illustrated stories celebrating Mexican freedom fighters to whimsical tales of dragons, the children’s literature world is always introducing fresh titles designed to inspire, educate, and entertain. Focusing on areas of importance as identified by early childhood education partners and current best practices, the professional development (PD) team at Wolf...
Read More
New Class of Teaching Artists Includes a Celtic and Scottish Highlands Dancer, a “Kindie” Rock Star, a Playwright, and an Inclusion Advocate, Among Others In many ways, Wolf Trap Teaching Artists are the ambassadors for Wolf Trap in the classroom. That is why Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts takes its new artist recruitment so seriously. Its professional development team looks for...
Read More
Join Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Artsfor a free, virtual event: Springtime Adventures: An Imaginary Journey Through the Neighborhood Featuring: Johanna Barbosa, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist and Morgan Sendek, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Join in for a springtime adventure with Johanna and Morgan, full of drama, movement, and make-believe! We’ll take a seasonal imaginary journey from one friend’s house to another—interpreting directions...
Read More
Wolf Trap’s Out & About Festival is a full-day celebration of music, nature, and Pride! Join the party on Saturday, June 22 to experience tasty food, cool libations, fun activities, and exciting performances, all within the beauty of Wolf Trap National Park....
Read More
Roberta Lea Discusses the Intersection Between Music and Education Ahead of Her Performance at The Barns at Wolf Trap on March 29 There is an African proverb that neo-pop-country singer/songwriter Roberta Lea lives by: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Lea, who was named one of Country Music Television’s Next Women in Country in 2023,...
Read More
High School Students Will Perform at The Barns at Wolf Trap on April 25 Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced this year’s grantee projects, helmed by 13 public high school and middle school teachers across the DMV. Projects range in discipline and scope, pairing students with disabilities with student mentors, exploring cultural heritage through music and dance, and working with professional artists...
Read More
Grants Day Made a Triumphant Return to The Barns Stage This Past Spring with Hundreds of Participants from Washington, DC-Area Public High Schools; Features Work of 2023-24 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year April 2023 included a night to remember at The Barns at Wolf Trap. But it wasn’t an evening familiar to most patrons of The Barns. It was Wolf Trap Grants Day, an...
Read More
Wolf Trap’s Summer 2024 lineup promises to be nothing short of spectacular with an impressive array of artists making their Filene Center mark for the first time. From bluesy riffs and groovy vibes to indie rock and global rhythms, check out these Wolf Trap debut artists you won’t want to miss!...
Read More