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![Creating Pathways for Success for Young Professionals From Marginalized and Underrepresented Populations](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intern-Networking-Event-600.jpg)
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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![This Month at Wolf Trap: October 2022](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/03112020_EnterTheHaggis_102-scaled.jpg)
Oct 03, 2022
This Month at Wolf Trap: October 2022
Did you know Wolf Trap is home to music year-round? From October to May, music moves into The Barns–Wolf Trap’s intimate and acoustically awesome, indoor venue. From jazz to western swing and chamber to cabaret, there’s a show for everyone! Take a peek at upcoming October performances. October 6: Rebirth Brass Band If you are a fan of Trombone Shorty and the NOLA scene, you’re...
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Sep 28, 2022
Get to Know: Nashville Emerging Artists
Have you ever wanted to say, “I saw that artist before they were big…?” Now is your chance! Experience Nashville Emerging Artists Night in The Barns’ intimate and acoustically awesome setting on October 15! Here are the up-and-coming artists you’ll get to know: Audra McLaughlin Audra McLaughlin first received national attention on season six of NBC’s The Voice, where she won the hearts of all...
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![If You Like…Then You’ll Love](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Silkroad-Ensemble-Kinan-Azmeh.jpg)
Sep 19, 2022
If You Like…Then You’ll Love
Let your Filene Center favorites inspire your next visit to The Barns! September is here, which means it’s time to wrap up Wolf Trap’s summer season—and to anticipate a chill in the air and cozy nights inside. You’ve spent summer nights under the stars seeing your favorite artists on the Filene Center stage, and with the upcoming fall season, you have even more music to...
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Sep 14, 2022
Tom Jones Duets with Wolf Trap Artists
Legendary pop icon Tom Jones is behind some of your favorite classic hits like “It’s Not Unusual” and “What’s New Pussycat.” The singer, who was born in Wales, sang in clubs at night as a teenager. He gained popularity in the ‘60s as the frontman for Tommy Scott and the Senators. Throughout his 50+ year career, Jones has maintained his strong voice and unforgettable performance...
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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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![Breaking Stereotypes (Soundlessly) Through Mime](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Broken-Box-Mime-600.jpg)
Aug 01, 2022
Breaking Stereotypes (Soundlessly) Through Mime
The company members of Broken Box Mime Theater (BKBX) want to set something straight. No, there will not be any mimes attempting to escape from invisible boxes at their performance at Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods on Tuesday, Aug. 2. In fact, the company members of Broken Box want audience members to suspend any misconceptions they might have about mime, and prepare themselves for a different...
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![Fyütch: Spreading Positivity and Teachable Lessons for Humanity Through Music](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Fyutch-600.jpg)
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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![The Man Behind The Music: A.R. Rahman](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/A.R.Rahman-600.jpg)
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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![La Traviata: A Beloved Music Masterpiece for Pop Culture](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Violetta-600.jpg)
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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![Rissi Palmer Brings Southern Soul to Family Music](https://allaccess.wolftrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Rissi-Palmer-600.jpg)
Jul 01, 2022
Rissi Palmer Brings Southern Soul to Family Music
Singer/songwriter Rissi Palmer’s career has spanned various genres and audiences. An artist who feels equally at home in country, R&B, popular music, and more, Palmer brings her influences together to create what she calls “Southern Soul,” a spirit that encompasses not only her adult career, but also her foray into family music. Palmer will make her debut on the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Wood stage Saturday, July 16....
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