May 15, 2024
Catching Up with “Red Yarn”
Puppetry and music have gone hand-in-hand in storytelling even before “Sesame Street.” Andy Furgeson takes this medium to a whole new level with his bard-like persona, Red Yarn. In his folk-rock music, whimsical online video content, and boot-stomping live performances, Red Yarn strives to create inclusion and unity for future generations. ...
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May 14, 2024
A Q&A with Musiquita
Spanish and English-speaking music duo Musiquita is fresh on the family music scene with a mission to celebrate diversity and nurture different cultures and languages with their music, performed in both English and Spanish. ...
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May 13, 2024
Grammy Award Music Educator of the Year Annie Ray Talks Grammys, Grants & Advocacy
Annandale High School’s Annie Ray has had a big year. In a little over twelve months, she received a grant from Wolf Trap’s Grants for Performing Arts Teachers for her dream project–a collaboration with DC-based artist and producer Christylez Bacon. She performed with her students on stage at The Barns at Wolf Trap, was honored at the Grammys as Music Educator of the Year, and met one of her idols, singer/songwriter Jacob Collier (along with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and SZA). ...
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Apr 25, 2024
Quiz: Which Classical Show Should YOU See at Wolf Trap?
Concerts, symphonies, and operas, oh my! Which of Wolf Trap’s opera or classical performances might pique your interest this summer? Take this quiz to find out!...
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Apr 15, 2024
Opening Acts You Won’t Want to Miss
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....
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Apr 03, 2024
Affiliate Spotlight: San Antonio Wolf Trap’s Work with Local “Newcomer” Students
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)...
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Apr 03, 2024
Four (Plus!) Books to Diversify Your Children’s Book Library
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...
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Apr 03, 2024
Wolf Trap Welcomes a New Cohort of Teaching Artists
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...
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Mar 26, 2024
Springtime Adventures Webinars
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...
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Mar 08, 2024
Drawing Upon the Power of Community
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,...
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Feb 16, 2024
Wolf Trap Welcomes a New Class of Grantees with 13 New Performing Arts Projects
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...
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Feb 02, 2024
Raising The Barns Roof with High School Grant Performances
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...
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