Music

The George Washington Middle School Chamber Orchestra consists of sixth, seventh,and eighth grade students.  This talented orchestra has performed at numerous festivals and concerts over the past 14 years and has been honored with many first place rankings and/or superior ratings at Kings Dominion and Music in the Parks Festivals.  A recent highlight, this past April the Chamber Orchestra performed at the International Music Festival at the Kennedy Center where they received the gold Award for their performance.

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Blues with folk edge. Winner of the 2010 DC Battle of the  Blues Bands; and 2011 International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist.

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Jazz violin group.

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Matthew is an emerging instrumental acoustic guitarist from Northern Virginia.  Matthew combines contemporary acoustic music with the influence of contemporary jazz and flamenco guitar in every piece.  Matthew has performed for over a decade as a neoclassical rock guitarist and is endorsed by Schecter Guitar Research and has conducted guitar clinics for them.  In recent years, Matthew has embraced the acoustic guitar and acoustic music as inspiration for his performances.

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Beginning at 10:00 pm, hear the soft sounds of the ever popular "Stairwells" from the College of William and Mary.

At 10:30, we're going to crank up the energy with everyone's favorite DJ Ray Casiano - you might remember him from the 6,000 ball drop last year at the Masonic Memorial.

Just before midnight, Alexandria's Mayor, Bill Euille, and friends will count us down to a fabulous fireworks display on the Potomac River!

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Country, blues, southern rock.  Songwriters Association of Washington showcase performer in recent years.

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Grammy and Indie-Award-Winning Celtic-Appalachian acoustic groove. As heard on the Ken Burns' documentary, "The National Parks."

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The sizzle of tango and the intimacy of chamber music - QuinTango's special blend makes them a perennial First Night Alexandria favorite!  Multiple WAMMIE winner.

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Traditional music from Ireland to France and beyond on hammered dulcimer, harp guitar, accordion and wooden flute!

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A jammin' and improvisational World Beat blend of funky blues and swing, West African, Caribbean and jazzy musical stylings...we call our music World Beat Blues!.

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Janine is a singer/songwriter and with her band performs an assortment of roots rock.

Feb. 2011 - Washington Area Music Association Awards (Wammies) for Album of the Year (Wakin' Up), Song of the Year (It Should Be Me), Roots Rock Album and Album Design (Wakin' Up).
May 2011 - It Should be Me placed second in the Pop/Rock/Alt/R&B category of the Dallas Songwriters' Contest.

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Nicole is a singer/songwriter with acoustic and folk-rock influences.  She gives a strong vocal performance with memorable melodies for fans of Joni Mitchell and Sheryl Crow.  She was recently named best emerging artist at the Sea Level songwriting festival and Singer Universe magazine named her best vocalist.

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In just a year, 17 year-old singer/songwriter Keira Moran went from playing her first gig to winning a national songwriting contest, playing the Kauai Music Festival, garnering radio play in Los Angeles, Detroit, D.C., and Sydney, and embarking on a multi-state summer tour.  In February, she was awarded the 2012 Miss Nova Music Award presented to a performer/musician that embodies the spirit of music and community service.  In June one of Keira's songs was chosen for inclusion on "The Best of Indie Music Channel" CD.  Keira's piano driven songs are generally

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Formed in 1979 as a Lab Chorus for director Kerry Krebill's Masters Degree at Catholic University, this chamber ensemble performs "mostly a cappella" music from the entire choral repertoire, specializing in works of the Renaissance and compositions of 20th and 21st century American composers.  In April they made their 20th European concert tour, performing in Vienna, Austria and surrounds.  In recent years they have been performing a complete Renaissance Mass for First Night Alexandria - a great way to enter the new year.

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American music in a blender with the lid off!

The Grandsons recently won a WAMMIE for "Best Children's Act" (for the grandsons, Jr.).  They also
received an Arts Envoy grant from the State Department and performed in El Salvador as Rock and Roll Ambassadors.

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