BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Conservatory of Music - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Washington Conservatory of Music X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Washington Conservatory of Music REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011222 CREATED:20251125T200609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T194106Z UID:18245-1769954400-1769959800@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Masterclass with Pianist and Pedagogue Mayron Tsong DESCRIPTION:Donate & Reserve\n \n \n \n \n Featuring winners of the Accord Symphony Orchestra and Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto CompetitionsExperience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians. This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions\, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks\, including: Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, cellist Valerie LaiBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, pianist Megan LaiSaint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring CYSO Winner\, cellist Mattias van AndelThe evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5\, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire. This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence\, collaboration\, and artistic achievement. TicketsSuggested donations start at $10 or pay what you can. \n \n \n \n Donate & Reserve URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/masterclass-pianist-mayron-tsong/ LOCATION:Glen Echo Park\, 7370 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Masterclass,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mayron-Tsong-Masterclass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011222 CREATED:20251125T200611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T165958Z UID:18246-1770548400-1770548400@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Washington Conservatory Petite Piano Festival DESCRIPTION:Donate & Reserve\n \n \n \n \n Featuring winners of the Accord Symphony Orchestra and Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto CompetitionsExperience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians. This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions\, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks\, including: Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, cellist Valerie LaiBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, pianist Megan LaiSaint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring CYSO Winner\, cellist Mattias van AndelThe evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5\, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire. This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence\, collaboration\, and artistic achievement. TicketsSuggested donations start at $10 or pay what you can. \n \n \n \n Donate & Reserve URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/petite-piano-festival/ LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music\, 7370 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Recital Series,Special Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/13-Petite-Piano-Festival-2026-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011222 CREATED:20251125T200614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T165417Z UID:18247-1770557400-1770557400@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Washington Conservatory Piano Festival DESCRIPTION:Donate & Reserve\n \n \n \n \n Featuring winners of the Accord Symphony Orchestra and Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto CompetitionsExperience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians. This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions\, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks\, including: Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, cellist Valerie LaiBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, pianist Megan LaiSaint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring CYSO Winner\, cellist Mattias van AndelThe evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5\, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire. This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence\, collaboration\, and artistic achievement. TicketsSuggested donations start at $10 or pay what you can. \n \n \n \n Donate & Reserve URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/piano-festival/ LOCATION:Steinway Gallery of North Bethesda\, 11611 Old Georgetown Rd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Concerts,Recital Series,Special Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/16-Piano-Festival-2026-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011222 CREATED:20251125T200616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T165105Z UID:18248-1771077600-1771077600@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Pressenda Chamber Players Concert DESCRIPTION:Donate & Reserve\n \n \n \n \n Featuring winners of the Accord Symphony Orchestra and Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto CompetitionsExperience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians. This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions\, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks\, including: Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, cellist Valerie LaiBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, pianist Megan LaiSaint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring CYSO Winner\, cellist Mattias van AndelThe evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5\, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire. This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence\, collaboration\, and artistic achievement. TicketsSuggested donations start at $10 or pay what you can. \n \n \n \n Donate & Reserve URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/pressenda-chamber-players-concert-2/ LOCATION:Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ\, 3400 Lowell St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016 CATEGORIES:Concerts,Pressenda Chamber Players,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pressenda-104.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011222 CREATED:20251125T200619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T152303Z UID:18249-1771167600-1771167600@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Accord Symphony Orchestra: Black History Month Concert DESCRIPTION:Donate & Reserve\n \n \n \n \n Featuring winners of the Accord Symphony Orchestra and Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto CompetitionsExperience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians. This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions\, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks\, including: Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, cellist Valerie LaiBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, pianist Megan LaiSaint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring CYSO Winner\, cellist Mattias van AndelThe evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5\, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire. This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence\, collaboration\, and artistic achievement. TicketsSuggested donations start at $10 or pay what you can. \n \n \n \n Donate & Reserve URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/accord-symphony-orchestra-concert-black-history-month/ LOCATION:St. Columba’s Episcopal Church\, 4201 Albemarle St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016 CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Community Engagement,Concerts,Performance Series,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ACSO-BHM-Concert-2026-with-features.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTSTAMP:20260427T011222 CREATED:20251225T200622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T161632Z UID:18250-1772272800-1772272800@washingtonconservatory.org SUMMARY:Accord Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Auditions DESCRIPTION:Donate & Reserve\n \n \n \n \n Featuring winners of the Accord Symphony Orchestra and Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto CompetitionsExperience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians. This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions\, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks\, including: Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, cellist Valerie LaiBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I) Featuring AcSO Winner\, pianist Megan LaiSaint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I) Featuring CYSO Winner\, cellist Mattias van AndelThe evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5\, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire. This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence\, collaboration\, and artistic achievement. TicketsSuggested donations start at $10 or pay what you can. \n \n \n \n Donate & Reserve URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/accord-symphony-orchestra-concerto-competition-auditions/ LOCATION:Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ\, 3400 Lowell St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016 CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Auditions,Concerts,Special Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://washingtonconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Concerton-v2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR