Jun 09, 2025
“Each year, somewhere in the world, a magical dandelion grows….”¹ Like many educators, Bowie High School Performing Arts Teacher Kelsey Meiklejohn Bowen pulls inspiration for her student projects from personal experiences. The Prince George’s County, MD teacher received a Grant for Performing Arts Teachers earlier this year from Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts to fund the development of a children’s theater project for...
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Jun 04, 2025
Discover the visionary women who shaped Wolf Trap Opera—from trailblazing founder Catherine Filene Shouse to the rising female leaders carrying her legacy forward today. This season’s powerful heroines onstage mirror the real-life women who built WTO into a thriving home for the next generation of opera artists....
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Jun 03, 2025
For more than five decades, Wolf Trap Opera (WTO) has nurtured and launched the careers of some of the most promising emerging opera artists. From performing in the world’s best opera houses to winning top awards and competitions, take a look at just a few of the recent accomplishments of these stars as they excel around the globe....
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May 02, 2025
Looking for an amazing summer weekend with música, cultura, and family-friendly vibes? Todo Sonido takes over Wolf Trap July 12–13 with Grammy winners, TikTok sensations, and all-day dancing across three stages. From salsa and cumbia to reggaeton and indie pop, plus kid-approved fun—this is not your average festival. Bring the primos, grab your tickets, and get ready to move....
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Apr 25, 2025
As a Wolf Trap patron, you already know the magic of attending live performances—but did you know that becoming a member can elevate your experience and support vital arts and education programs? ...
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Feb 10, 2025
Did you know that a musician’s instrument has a story all its own? High-quality instruments transcend age. To celebrate pianist Wu Han’s final season as Artistic Advisor, Wolf Trap asked her and her husband, cellist David Finckel, about all things instruments....
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Dec 03, 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The free and family-friendly Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long returns to the Filene Center on Saturday, Dec 7 at 3 PM. Enjoy joyful carols from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band alongside members of local choirs and vocal groups, and get in the holiday spirit with friends and family!...
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Oct 24, 2024
Building a season at The Barns at Wolf Trap is akin to assembling a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Every year, Wolf Trap’s programming team creates a captivating lineup that reflects a variety of genres, piques audiences’ ever-changing interests, and accommodates artists’ availabilities. The search for the best performers and entertainment is the goal....
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Oct 24, 2024
Chamber music has played a treasured role at The Barns for more than 40 years. Over the last five seasons, the chamber series thrived at Wolf Trap thanks largely to the vision of highly accomplished pianist, Co-Artistic Director of Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center, and Chamber Music at The Barns Artistic Advisor Wu Han. Before the 2024-2025 season, Wolf Trap sat down with Wu Han to reflect on her indelible legacy as she takes her final bow as artistic advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns....
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Oct 15, 2024
If you haven’t attended Chamber Music at The Barns yet, you’re missing out! Curated specifically for Wolf Trap audiences by a world-renowned artistic advisor, these performances marry exquisite compositions and one of the world’s most acoustically incredible venues. Within The Barns historic walls, you’re drawn closer to the musicians, creating a truly immersive experience. Here are five reasons you need to visit The Barns this...
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