National Philharmonic Announces 2023-2024 Season
May 22, 2023
Disclaimer
These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery County, the superintendent, or this school. There are fees for these programs, although scholarships may be available. For more information about these programs, or to register, please contact the organization directly.
Locations
Activity Key
Countywide
Levine Music
5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, MD 20852
900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.levinemusic.org
(301) 897-5100
(301) 328-5335
Levine offers outstanding music instruction and programs to students of all ages, interests, and skill levels. Come explore our year-round classes and programs in classical music, jazz, rock, musical theatre, folk and so much more!
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Auditions
- The Little Mermaid Jr., ages 5-14, Sunday, Jan 29
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
Private Lessons – available year-round in over 22 instruments and voice
- Group Lessons and Ensembles
- Rock Bands and Jazz Combos
- First Music (for ages 6 months – 8 years)
- Music Therapy
Camps
Camp Levine Music and Arts Day Camp – registration opens Jan 18
- Session 1: Jun 26 – Jul 14
- Session 2: Jul 17 – Aug 4
Performances
Levine presents concerts, master classes and workshops – check online calendar for upcoming events
Creative Adventures, Inc.
Programs Throughout Montgomery County, MD
www.artinyou.com | (301) 943-4659
At Creative Adventures, we believe that children need more opportunities for creative exploration. Our program introduces them to classic and contemporary artists from around the world. They will experiment with a variety of techniques and mediums. We inspire them to create with fresh eyes and encourage them to push their limits and most of all, to have fun! We bring this extraordinary after-school program to your school for a six-week workshop series each fall and spring, presented as 90-minute VIRTUAL classes.
Age Group
Elementary (Prek – 5)
Classes/Workshops
For more information about sessions at the school near you, please check our website: www.artinyou.com
*Summer Camps will be run at Strathmore Mansion.
Montgomery Parks
2425 Reedie Dr. 12th Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902
www.montgomerycountyparks.org
(301) 495-2595
Glide across the ice, photograph nature, marvel at raptors and flying squirrels, create crafts using natural items, discover gardens…all without leaving Montgomery County. Montgomery Parks offers a variety of activities, educational classes, camps and events that inspire fun.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
Class registration available seasonally on ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
Camps
Summer Camps: June – August
*Programs and Dates TBD
Performances
- Parks Playhouse
- Summer Twilight Concert Series
Events
- Maple Sugaring Days
- MudFest
Exhibits
- Josiah Henson Museum & Park (North Bethesda, MD)
- Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park (Sandy Spring, MD)
Bethesda/Chevy Chase
Artworks Fine Art Studio
7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
10020 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
www.artworksclasses.com | (301) 656-0044
Artworks is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of fine art. The focus is on drawing and painting while, at the same time, building self-esteem. Artworks uses a unique step-by-step process which helps produce beautiful works of art. Classes take place in a highly creative, instructive environment. Daily classes are offered for students ages 6+. Two locations: Bethesda and Potomac.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Workshops
- Standard Classes ages 6-12
- Teen Classes ages 13-18
- Adult Drawing/Painting Classes ages 18+
Camps
- School’s Out Day Camps
- Summer Camp ages 6-12
- Teen Camp ages 13-18
Events
- Private Painting Parties for all ages
- Birthday Parties
Special Promotion
* Receive $20 off a party of your choice by mentioning this flyer!
CityDance School & Conservatory
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
www.citydance.net | (301) 581-5204
CityDance offers classes and training for all ages and stages through its two educational divisions – CityDance Studios and CityDance Conservatory.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes
Ongoing enrollment is available for enriching youth classes, serving ages 18mo-18yrs, at CityDance Studios. Register online today!
Join the next generation of artists and innovators and audition today for CityDance Conservatory! Students train in classical ballet, contemporary, and culturally specific dance forms. Inquire today about our rolling auditions.
Camps
CityDance Studios summer camps offer an array of fun dance and dance-related activities designed to encourage campers’ love of dance and expand creativity. Register online today! Camps run Jun-Aug.
CityDance Conservatory welcomes world-renowned guest artists and companies to the area for electrifying intensives all summer! Register online for an in-person audition or submit a video audition.
International School of Music
North: 11325 Seven Locks Rd #255 Potomac, MD 20854
South: 4701 Sangamore Rd., L-03 Bethesda MD 20816
www.ismw.org | North: 301-365-5888 | South: 301-320-4400
The International School of Music provides students of all ages & abilities with nurturing music instruction in all instruments and voice. Fun performances, recitals and optional certificate programs are available for those interested. Their Musical Ladder program guides students through different levels in a fun and encouraging way as students earn wristbands and trophies for each level. Music classes are available in classical, jazz, pop, rock, folk, etc. to students of all ages.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Lessons
- Private lessons in Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Bass, Bassoon, Uke, Harp and more are available for children, teens and adults (all levels), Enrollments ongoing.
- Toddler & Preschooler Music Classes ongoing
Performances
- Student Recitals: 1/22, 2/5, 2/18/, 2/19, 2/25
- Student Honors Recital: Carnegie Hall, 3/25/23
Special Promotion
50% off Registration before Feb. 15
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.imaginationstage.org | (301) 961-6060
For 43 years Imagination Stage has provided quality, year-round education, and professional theatre performances for children ages 1+. Financial aid is available. For more information, please visit their website.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes
For ages 1-18
- Acting, dance, musical theatre, filmmaking, performance opportunities
- 1-day, 6-, 10-, and 14-week classes
- Access and inclusion classes and support available
Camps
For ages 3.5 -18
- Acting, dance, musical theatre, filmmaking, performance opportunities
- 1-, 2-, and 4-week camps
- Access and inclusion support available
Performances
- Aquarium (Jan 14-Feb 12), Best for ages 1-5
- Hula Hoopin’ Queen (Feb 15-Apr 8), Best for ages 5-11
- Wake Up, Brother Bear (Mar 11-Apr 8), Best for ages 1-5
- Nate the Great (Jun 21-Aug13), Best for ages 5-11
Paul Carr's Jazz Academy
8814 Kensington Pkwy, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.jazzacademy.org | (301) 871-8418
The Jazz Academy offers different levels of ensembles as well as a summer camp for kids ages 8-18. Students learn instrumental music including jazz improvisation. Having just celebrated their 20th anniversary, the Jazz Academy has a long legacy of jazz education in the DC area.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Orchestra: An award-winning large ensemble for more experienced students who want to expand their jazz and improvisation skills. Audition required
- Ensemble: An ensemble for students with at least 1 year of training on their instrument. No audition required!
- Genesis: A program for beginners ages 8 and up who want to learn an instrument with a jazz sensibility. No prior training necessary!
Camps
- JAM Camp: A summer music camp for young musicians ages 8 to 18 to learn jazz improvisation, theory and history from professional musicians.
National Philharmonic
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
www.nationalphilharmonic.org | (301) 493-9283
NatPhil shares and amplifies the power of music through education initiatives, the Summer String Institute, and the All Kids. All Free. program.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Camps
- NatPhil Summer String Institute
Performances
- Rachmaninoff’s 150th Birthday – Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.|Strathmore
- An Evening of Chopin with Pianist Brian Ganz – Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.| Strathmore
- Bach’s Mass in B Minor – March 18 at 8 p.m.| Strathmore
- Beethoven’s 7th – April 15 at 8 p.m. | Strathmore
- Cosmic Cycles – May 13 at 8 p.m. | Strathmore
- Carmina Burana + Hailstork’s Fifth Symphony – June 4 at 3 p.m. | Strathmore
- The Ugly Duckling Show – June 11 at 2 p.m. | AMP by Strathmore
Special Promotions
*All Kids. All Free. All the Time. Kids 7-17 years old can attend any NatPhil performance for free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Young Artists of America
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852
www.yaa.org | (301) 272-8604
For over a decade, Young Artists of America has been providing the brave space for young performing artists to experiment, take risks, and imagine the world through their artistry. We invite students at any skill level to join our inclusive community of storytellers. With an emphasis on individualized relationships between students, top-level teaching artists, and professional mentors, we propel our young artists in their artistic and personal journeys, while bringing exceptional musical theatre performances to the community.
Age Group
- Elementary School (4 – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Auditions
- High School and Middle School Performance Ensembles audition in Fall
Other programs open to everyone
Classes/Workshops
Multi discipline for all ages with top faculty and teaching artists. Fall and spring semesters.
Camps
Award winning fully staged day and overnight options for all ages.
Performances
Held at state-of-the-art venues in the Fall, Spring and Summer with Broadway mentors.
Gaithersburg
Arts on the Green & Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
www.gaithersburgmd.gov | (301) 258-6394
As Gaithersburg’s unique and historic home for the performing and visual arts, we offer creative activities for the whole family. Our 120-year-old building features a series of family-friendly concerts and theatrical performances, as well as year-round classes, camps, and workshops for all ages that are guaranteed to spark creativity and bring joy!
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Workshops
A variety of classes including painting, drawing, mixed media, acting, musical theatre, and more!
- Free story time for ages 2 – 6
- Family Workshops
* Scholarships available
Camps
- Spring Break Mini-Camps
- Schools Out Day Camps
- Spring Break Mini-Camps
- Visual Art and Theatre Summer Camps
Performances
- Magic shows
- Children’s theatre
Events
- Rentals and birthday parties
Exhibits
- Children’s art exhibits
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre
& Academy
220 Perry Parkway, Suite 8,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
25530 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 200, Clarksburg, MD 20871
www.mbtdance.org | (301) 762-1757
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s (MBT) mission is “Providing arts opportunities for all through exceptional dance education, community outreach, and inspiring performances.” Founded in 1989, MBT offers dance education with performance opportunities at two studio locations in Clarksburg and Gaithersburg.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes
MBT offers programs for ages 3-adult. Please reach contact@mbtdance.org for a schedule of classes or see www.mbtdance.org
- Genres: Creative Movement, Early Ballet, Mini Hip Hop, Mini Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and more!
Performances
MBT looks forward to presenting Sleeping Beauty, March 18 – 19, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville, MD.
Camps
MBT offers a variety of summer camps for children of all ages, interests, and skill levels from June to August 2023!
Special Promotion
*$20 off the registration fee by using code Winter23.
Germantown
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
www.blackrockcenter.org | (301) 528-2260
Located in the heart of Germantown, BlackRock Center for the Arts provides easy-access opportunities to celebrate and explore the arts.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Camps
BlackRock Full-Day Summer Camps (Elementary, Middle) Perform in a show with Performing Arts Camp or sample multiple artforms in Arts Journeys Camp (Rising Grades 1-8), Mon-Fri, Jun. 26 – Aug. 11, 2023
Auditions
Broadway @ BlackRock Auditions for Fame! (Middle, High) May 10, 5-8pm & May 14, 12pm – 2pm. Show subject to change.
Classes/Workshops
Winter & Spring
- Classes (Elementary, Middle, High) Dance, sing, create, collaborate, perform, and play in classes for all ages. Winter Classes begin Jan. 8, Spring Classes begin Apr. 3
- Free Dance Workshop (Elementary, Middle, High) CityDance presents two free dance workshops Broadway Dance on Feb. 19 and Filipino Folk on Mar. 12
Exhibits
- (Elementary, Middle, High) Submit your artwork to Youth Art Month Exhibit by Mar. 1. Exhibit runs Mar. 18- Apr. 15, 2023
*Special Promotion (Elementary, Middle) Save $50 per week on BlackRock Full-Day Summer Camp with the code 23EARLYBRD now through Jan. 31, 2023
Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc.
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
www.glenechopark.org | (301) 634-2222
Glen Echo Park presents classes for all ages in ceramics, drawing & painting, dance & movement, fused glass, blown glass, music, photography, mixed media, silversmithing, stone carving, and theater. Plus weekend family activities, including special events and festivals, nature programs, theater, concerts.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Classes & workshops in visual arts, music, dance, theater
- Music lessons at Washington Conservatory of Music (resident program)
Camps - Children’s camps in fine arts, clay animation, calligraphy, fiber arts, Irish dancing, music, musical theater, photography, aquatic life & nature
- Teen camps/workshops in art glass, ceramics, photography, mixed media, silversmithing, stone carving
Performances
Summer concerts, festival performances, Washington Conservatory concerts (free)
Children’s theater
Events
Family festivals & special events (free)
Monthly family dances
Exhibits
Art galleries with rotating exhibitions & open art studios throughout the Park (no admission fee)
Washington Conservatory of Music
One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20815
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
www.washingtonconservatory.org | (301) 320-2770
One of the 15 nationally accredited community music schools in the US, serving children, teens & adults in a nurturing environment since 1984. An international faculty of professional artists & educators help students of all levels reach their musical goals. No audition necessary. Monthly student recital opportunities. Online and in-person options are available.
Age Groups
- Elementary (PreK – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Classes / Lessons / Workshops
- Private lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, music theory, composition, jazz improvisation & more
- Early Childhood Music Classes (3 mos – 7 yrs)
- Suzuki String Academy (cello, viola, violin) (ages 4+)
- Classes in voice, ukulele, guitar, Irish instruments (ages 10+)
Camps
- Summer: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-3:00pm (ages 4-12)
Performances
- Professional & Family Concerts, Student Recitals, Master Classes, Seminars
Rockville
Glorystar Children’s Chorus
15800 Crabbs Branch Way Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20855
www.glorystar.org | (240) 277-7629
Glorystar Children’s Chorus provides excellent music education to children and youth (5-18 years old) with a rich repertoire of East Asian and Western music. GCC celebrates our Asian cultural heritage and creates an inclusive and enriching learning environment for singers to build connections within our community.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Auditions
By appointment for current season (see website)
Classes
Weekly rehearsals on Saturdays at Seven Locks Baptist Church in Potomac
Performances
June 4, 2023 Annual Spring Concert at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center Montgomery College 7:30 pm
Events
May 20, 2023 Sing With Me – interactive open rehearsal for young singers who love to sing
Promotion
*Receive $10 off audition fee with mention of this flyer
VisArts
155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850
www.visartscenter.org | (301) 315-8200
Our art classes, camps, and parties spark creativity! Everyone at any experience level is welcome to join us for high-quality creative programs, professional artists/instructors, a variety of media, and an inclusive community that reflects our neighborhood’s diversity.
Age Group
Elementary (Prek – 5)
Middle School (6 – 8)
High School (9 – 12)
Classes/Workshops
Ceramics, Cosplay, Drawing, Family Art Workshops, Fiber, Glass, Holiday Art Workshops, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wheel, Wood
Camps
- Ceramics
- Cosplay
- Digital Art
- Drawing
- Glass
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Wheel
*Scholarships available
Events
- Art Add-Ons for Special Occasions
- Children’s Art Parties – Fused Glass, Painting, Pottery
- CREATE Summer Art Workshops
- Rockville Arts Festival
Exhibits
- Contemporary Art Exhibitions – Free and Open to the Public
- 355 POD Space Gallery – Walk by Our Outside Gallery on Rockville Pike
- Student and Faculty Exhibitions
Special Promotions
* Use promo code AHCMC10 for 10% off art classes or June + July 2023 art camps! One-time use. Can’t be combined with other offers. Expires June 30, 2023.
Silver Spring
CREATE Arts Center
914 Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.createartscenter.org
(301) 588-ARTS (2787)
CREATE Arts Center, in downtown Silver Spring, has been providing high-quality arts programming for 36 years. We offer a wide variety of art camps & classes for children, teens, and adults with all levels of experience.
Age Groups
- Elementary (PreK-5th)
- Middle School (6th-8th)
- High School (9th-12th)
Classes/Workshops
- Weeknight and weekend art classes
- Beginner/intermediate classes for elementary and middle schoolers
- Teen classes with a specific focus on portfolio-building and mentorship
- Beginner/intermediate classes for adults
Camps
- Art camps when school is out for holidays, conference days, professional development days and seasonal breaks
- Camps follow MCPS and DCPS calendars
- Summer camps June through August
Events
Host an art party at CREATE
Exhibits
Quarterly art exhibitions in CREATE’s Hendel Gallery
Docs in Progress
8560 Second Avenue
Suite 113 Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.docsinprogress.org | (301) 789-2797
Docs In Progress believes everyone has a story to tell. By sharing true-life stories, we can understand one another and how together we can improve our world. Docs incubates new, diverse voices in filmmaking and connects them with inquisitive audiences by offering 50+ workshops and free screenings. In 2022, Docs expanded our Young Artists program, which now includes our legacy summer filmmaking workshops and our new intergenerational program, Village Voices.
Age Group
High School (9 – 12)
Workshops
- 2-week filmmaking workshop: July 17-28
- 1-week teen ProTools workshop [sound for picture] August date TBD
- 1-week teen filmmaking workshop: August date TBD
Events
Community Stories Film Festival: March 8-10; Young Artist Voices Showcase. For families, in-person and virtual. Free!
Special Promotion
*5% discount on summer workshops. For Montgomery County residents only. Expires April 1. Use code: Teen5
Lumina Studio Theatre
620 Pershing Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.luminastudio.org | (301) 565-2281
Lumina Studio Theatre provides unique opportunities for young actors of any level of experience who seek to perform Shakespeare and modern plays that focus on the beauty of language. Young actors of various ages work together to create a cohesive, original, and high-quality production!
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Ages 8-16 collaborate on high-quality productions
- Vocal and character coaching, stage combat training, detailed costumes, and original choreography!
- Weekly after school rehearsals
- Registration for Spring Mainstage closes February 1st, Fall Mainstage opens in April
- Lumina offers scholarships so all are encouraged to join!
Camps
Summer day camps for ages 8-16! All receive an exciting role. Register on our website!
Performances
- God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, March 31 & April 1 at the Silver Spring Black Box
- Henry IV, May 5, 6, 12, & 13th at the Silver Spring Black Box
Maryland Youth Ballet
926 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.marylandyouthballet.org | (301) 608-2232
MYB provides exceptional training for beginning, intermediate and advanced students at one of the region’s finest schools of classical ballet. Train with experienced faculty, perform in professional full-length productions and grow as a dancer in the performing arts
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
- High School (9 – 12)
Auditions
*Audition required ages 8+
- Summer Group Audition – Feb 12 ages 10+
Some partial and full scholarships are available.
Classes
- 8-week Early Dance sessions (ages 2-4)
- School-year classes for Children, Youth, and Pre-Professionals (ages 5-20)
- Extension classes for teens in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz
- Summer intensives, workshops, and camps (ages 2-16)
- Adult in-studio and virtual classes, all levels, drop-in
Performances
- Studio Company, Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, March 4-5
- Hansel & Gretel and Paquita, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, May 6-7
Takoma Park
Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912
www.danceexchange.org | (301) 270-6700
In a supportive, inclusive, and youth-centered environment, Dance Exchange introduces young people to dance, movement, and performance basics while building collaboration and leadership skills.
Age Group
- Elementary (Prek – 5)
- Middle School (6 – 8)
Classes/Lessons/Workshops
- Youth Exchange: Weekly class for young movers, including collaborative dance-making, improvisation, and performance. Spring session begins January 9. Contact for pro-rated registration.
- Takoma Park MOVES: Saturday class for all ages and abilities. Families welcome. $5/participant.
Camps
- NEW Youth Performance Lab Camp June 26-30
- Immersive experience for young movers to create and perform a collaboratively choreographed work with professional dance artists. No dance experience necessary.
- Before and After care available
Performances
Youth programs features final performances for family, friends, and community.
Special Promotion
*10% off Youth Exchange or Youth Performance Lab. Email registration@danceexchange.org and mention this flyer.
