The 18th Street Singers is an all-volunteer 50-voice choir based in Washington, D.C. The ensemble is known for performing choral music from a variety of styles, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary classical music.
The 18th Street Singers | |
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| Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Genres | Choral, A Cappella, Contemporary |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Website | www |
The ensemble was founded in 2004 and has performed at venues throughout the Washington, D.C. area, including the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the National Gallery of Art; they have also been repeatedly invited to the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina.[1][2][3][4] They gave a televised live performance at President Barack Obama’s first Christmas tree lighting and performed in 2018 as back-up singers for Demi Lovato and in 2019 for Hugh Jackman’s "The Man. The Music. The Show." world tour.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Reinthaler, Joan (6 June 2011). "18th Street Singers deliver with energy and enthusiasm". Washington Post. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ Downey, Charles T. "18th Street Singers serve up heartening evening of early music". Washington Classical Review. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ Midgette, Anne (October 2, 2016). "Art or music? The National Gallery of Art provokes ears and thoughts". Washington Post. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ "Best Choirs In Washington DC". CBS DC. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Best Vocal Groups In Washington DC". CBS DC. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ Gott, Annie (April 3, 2018). "Concert Review". The Hoya. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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