Dec 19, 2022
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Live Performance Lovers
With such a jam-packed year full of great concert experiences, it’s almost hard to believe 2023 is already upon us. To make the most of the new year, here’s a music-inspired resolution list fit for any live performance enthusiast. Use these ideas to create your own resolutions, and let us know which ones you’ll adopt! Start a “Playlist of the Month” Club For those who...
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Dec 07, 2022
Ring In the Holidays with Music
If it seems like every musician and their friends have released holiday music, that’s probably correct. The upside of it: no matter what your taste is, there’s sure to be a sub-genre of festive tunes for you. Read on to expand your holiday music horizons and discover (or be reminded of) celebratory songs from some of your favorite Wolf Trap artists. Soul Meets Santa There’s...
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Oct 20, 2022
Halloween Costume Inspiration
Dressing up for Halloween is always fun – but selecting a costume can be a challenge! Are you stuck in a rut picking out your costume this year? We’re here to help! Here’s a few quick and easy tips on how you can pull off these looks: Become a Ballerina (from American Ballet Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet) How to create this look: Wear light pink....
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Oct 12, 2022
Where You’ve Heard The Barns’ Artists Before
Have you seen a familiar face on The Barns’ calendar this year? If you think you don’t know any artists, think again. Many have graced classic TV shows, starred in beloved Broadway performances, or penned hits for iconic musicians. Here are some of the ways you might have heard and seen these upcoming Wolf Trap artists before. ON STAGE Before Kelli O’Hara became Aurora Fane...
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Oct 11, 2022
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Wolf Trap celebrates and honors the many Hispanic and Latin American artists who have graced its stages year-round! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and take a tour around the world with these fun facts about Wolf Trap artists. ANA GABRIEL Fans of Mexican music may instantly recognize the legendary Ana Gabriel, or La Luna de América, as she’s called by her most passionate followers. Over her...
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Oct 05, 2022
The Secret Lives of Teaching Artists: Rock Stars in the Classroom─and On Stage!
If you could assume an alternate identity, what would it be? By day, Wolf Trap Teaching Artists are busy in the classroom providing professional development to early childhood educators, but during their “off” time, they use their musical talents to perform onstage to throngs of eager children and parents. Undercover rock stars? Their fans would say so! Christina Sanabria, one-half of the popular songwriting duo...
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Oct 05, 2022
Creating Pathways for Success for Young Professionals From Marginalized and Underrepresented Populations
Interns have a year-round presence at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Each season brings a new class of students who arrive at Wolf Trap eager to gain valuable experience in all aspects of arts administration. But an internship at Wolf Trap is much more than day-to-day administrative tasks. Wolf Trap’s Internship team aims to provide interns with a fully realized vision of what...
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Oct 05, 2022
Three Energizers That Promote Mindfulness in the Classroom
How do you start your day? Wolf Trap Teaching Artists like to use short, artful “energizers” in both professional and classroom settings to promote mindfulness and help prime students for learning. Energizers also help students reflect on what they’ve learned, and can be a useful tool for self-regulation and classroom management. “An energizer serves to focus and connect the energy of the group, whet our creativity,...
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Sep 02, 2022
National Read a Book Day: Artist Books for All Ages
September 6 is National Read a Book Day, and what better way to celebrate than with some fantastic recent and upcoming releases from Wolf Trap artists? Whether you’re looking for a gift for a brand new reader or the perfect book to start off the fall, there’s a great read out there for everyone. STORIES FOR CHILDREN Eileen Ivers: Will Someone Play Bluey? Eileen Ivers,...
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Jul 11, 2022
Fyütch: Spreading Positivity and Teachable Lessons for Humanity Through Music
Blink twice, and you might miss Fyütch. A father, an educator, and GRAMMY-nominated artist, Fyütch, born Harold Simmons II, hasn’t stopped moving since he began public speaking at the age of seven─a talent that would win him a city-wide speech contest and lead him to speak at the U.S. Capitol. Often using his daughter as a source of inspiration (and frequent collaborator), Fyütch uses Hip-Hop,...
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Jul 07, 2022
The Man Behind The Music: A.R. Rahman
This year, Wolf Trap is excited to welcome back one of the most prolific and accomplished film composers in the world today: A.R. Rahman. You might have heard his music in any number of Hollywood movies including Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours—not to mention his large body of work in Indian cinema. Ahead of his performance at the Filene Center on Saturday, August 13, here’s...
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Jul 05, 2022
La Traviata: A Beloved Music Masterpiece for Pop Culture
Verdi’s La Traviata is one of the most popular and beloved operas of all time. Since premiering in 1853, it has captured hearts with its gorgeous score and timeless story. La Traviata not only caught the public’s attention, but this masterpiece inspired generations of artists to create popular movies, literature, and more. In fact, if you enjoy Pretty Woman or Moulin Rouge, you’re going to...
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