National Society of Arts and Letters - Washington DC Chapter

National Society of Arts and Letters - Washington DC Chapter

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National Society of Arts and Letters - Washington DC Chapter held its Eleventh Annual Viennese Ball recently.
In conjunction with National Society of Arts and Letters - Washington Chapter, we are ecstatic to announce the second annual vocal competition, NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow.

Alongside a panel of esteemed judges, the audience will vote for the area’s best new vocalist. The song battle begins March 9th at 8 PM at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.

Buy your tickets today, and prepare to vote ➡️theamericanpops.org/shows/nextgen
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Photos by Daniel Schwartz
Four Upper School students were recognized at the National Society of Arts and Letters - Washington Chapter Excellence in the Arts Event held at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Congratulations Saints! http://bit.ly/2GfhhOX
NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow: We are teaming up up with National Society of Arts and Letters - Washington Chapter for the first annual vocal competition on Mar 23.

Learn more > http://bit.ly/2FFBE7W
The Winston Voice and Art Scholarship Applications are due by February 1, 2013. For application and information go to www.arts-nsal.org and go to scholarship information.
Friends of NSAL might be interested in the following information sent to me by Susan Merritt Nelsen. Since literature is one of the art forms we support and encourage, there may be some poets ready to take advantage of this information.

April is National Poetry Month

News Highlights City of Alexandria Celebrates National Poetry Month with several events and programs throughout April.

Invitation to Write Poetry with "MAPP (Mapping Alexandria in Poems and Pictures)"and "Dog Days of August" Projects.

Several literary activities planned: "Poetry Slam Alexandria with Shelly Bell;"
"Poetry at the Meetinghouse: A Tribute to Jean Elliot (1901-1999);"
"Poem in
Your Pocket Day;"
"Small Poems: A Celebration of Language."

Amy Young, Alexandria's Poet Laureate, invites all Alexandrians to participate in National Poetry Month activities throughout the month of April. Schools, local businesses, libraries, and recreation centers will promote poetry writing and reading and encourage broad participation in the month-long celebration.

The City of Alexandria celebrates National Poetry Month to promote an appreciation of the written word in all forms, especially poetry, to emphasize the importance and pleasure of reading and writing with Alexandria's young people, and to uphold and call attention to Alexandria's reputation as a leader in the arts.

Invitation to Write Poetry:
Amy Young will launch MAPP (Mapping Alexandria in Poems and Pictures), a new poetry initiative. Residents are invited to capture the spirit on the street they live on and help map the City through poetry, painting, drawing and photography. A fall exhibit of submitted works and an interactive MAPP website is planned.

"Dog Days of August" is back for the second year. Dog lovers may submit a poem (photo optional) in memory or honor of your favorite pooch. A "Dog Days of August" exhibition is scheduled for August 18 through 26. Poems will also be displayed in the city's dog parks. Artwork, photographs and poems for the MAPP and "Dog Days of August" projects will be collected from April through August. Send all artwork and poems to [email protected]

Schedule for Literary events:

April 13: "Poetry Slam Alexandria with Shelly Bell"
7 pm, Live Band; 8 pm, Poetry Slam, The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Free admission for the live band, open microphone and slam poetry night. For more information, call 703.548.0035

April 21: Earth Day, Eco-City Alexandria
10 am, Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.
Families are invited to write poetry about nature and the environment with Amy Young, Poet Laureate, City of Alexandria.
For more information, call 703.746.5418.

April 22: "Poetry at the Meetinghouse: A Tribute to Jean Elliot (1901-1999)" 4pm, Elliot House Heritage Hall, 323 S. Fairfax St.
Let's come together to honor Jean Elliot, the first Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria. Featured guests readers are Amy Young and Mary McElveen, current and former Poet Laureates.
For more information about Old Presbyterian Meetinghouse, visit
http://www.opmh.org

April 26: "Poem in Your Pocket Day"
Organize a park poetry reading with neighbors, co-workers and friends! Bring your poem in your pocket and celebrate poetry and nature. For more information about Alexandria's pocket parks, visit: http://alexandriava.gov/12342
"Small Poems: A Celebration of Language" 7pm, The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Amy Young, Poet Laureate will host the evening. Bring a pocket -sized poem that plays with language. For more information, call 703.548.0035

The Academy of American Poets has designated April as National Poetry Month to celebrate poetry and its ability to enrich everyday life.

To learn more about National Poetry Month and the activities celebrated throughout the country, visit www.Poets.org.
Remember Sunday, March 25, is the big day! Be at the Steinway & Son's Recital Hall at Tyson's Corner Center by 9a.m. to see all the Musical Theatre Competition!
Please click on "see all" by the Recent Posts by others. That's where you can learn about the upcoming events on March 25. You don't want to miss them!

This page is designed to update information on competitions, meetings, artists' activities, and memb

Operating as usual

#thankyouthursday with Nicholas 07/11/2020

#thankyouthursday with Nicholas

#thankyouthursday with Nicholas NSO Principal Oboe, Nicholas Stovall, thanks his oboe teacher, mentor, and friend, Elaine Douvas, Principal Oboe of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. ...

Horns in the Neighborhood! 07/11/2020

Horns in the Neighborhood!

Horns in the Neighborhood! NSO principal Horn, Abel Pereira hosted an outdoor concert in his Hollin Hills neighborhood with his NSO colleagues Markus Osterlund, James Nickel, and Rober...

05/27/2020

The American Pops Orchestra will be presenting “APO Jukebox: The Best of The American Pops on Saturday, May 30th at 8:00pm. This virtual concert, hosted by Maestro Luke Frazier and APO Director, Kelly d’Amboise, will relive some of APO’s hit performances and will feature the music of Dolly Parton, Jerry Herman, Cole Porter, and singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s. Celebrity guests will join the hosts throughout the virtual show to comment on their experience performing with APO and answer questions. The 2019 NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow 2nd place winners, Kodiak Thompson and Ally Dods, will also be performing during the virtual concert! This event is by-donation, and individuals can register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apo-jukebox-the-best-of-the-american-pops-tickets-103468007596.

Photos from The American Pops's post 04/28/2020

Our chapter is proud to be a part of this wonderful competition!

04/26/2020

NSAL DC members are on the edge of their seats waiting to hear who won. Proud to be a part of NextGen! Together we make a difference in young artists lives.

TUNE IN TONIGHT TO FIND OUT?!?
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🔸| Winner Announcement - Live Streamed 💻
Sunday, April 26th at 8 PM

🔸| Our 2020 winners will be joining us "LIVE!" You DON'T want to miss this!

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04/25/2020

Members have been texting back and forth during the competition - whom will they vote for?

WHO HAS YOUR VOTE?!?
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🔸| Voting will remain open ‪until 9:00am EDT tomorrow‬ (Saturday) morning.
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🔸| To access your voting link, click on the link in your registration email. You will be able to use the voting link for as many tickets you registered for.
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04/24/2020

Count down. Excited for these young artists and how their world is about to change! Thanks APO for helping NSAL DC to make a difference!

TONIGHT is APO's third annual NextGen competition!!! Who are you rooting for?

SEMI-FINALS:
• Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm

FINALS:
• Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
• Sunday, April 26 at 8:00pm

🔸 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nextgen-finding-the-voices-of-tomorrow-registration-62285049259?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

04/24/2020

NSAL DC is proud to partner with APO to find the voice of tomorrow!

It’s Time For “NEXTGEN VIRTUAL.”

YOU be the judge and help pick the voices of tommorow!
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SEMI-FINALS:
• Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm

FINALS:
• Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
• Sunday, April 26 at 8:00pm
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🔸 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nextgen-finding-the-voices-of-tomorrow-registration-62285049259?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

04/22/2020

It’s not to late to join!

INTRODUCING our final six contestants for our upcoming “NEXTGEN VIRTUAL.”
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CAMILLE CAPERS | Howard University
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SAMANTHA MAUTNER| Temple University
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ETHAN SMITH | The Catholic University of America
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EMMA WALLACH | American University
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KAYLEE MICHAEL | Ohio University
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SAVANA VAUGHN | Liberty University
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SEMI-FINALS:
~ Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm
FINALS:
~ Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
~ Sunday, April 26 at 8:00pm
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🔸 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nextgen-finding-the-voices-of-tomorrow-registration-62285049259?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

04/20/2020

Counting down the days to NextGen! Have you registered for the virtual competition? https://eventbrite.com and enter "NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow: in the search box.

INTRODUCING our next six contestants for our upcoming “NEXTGEN VIRTUAL.”
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JANELLE ODOM| Howard University
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DRAKE LEACH | George Mason University

KATHLEEN WEST | George Mason University
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SHANNON TIERNEY FLACK | James Madison University
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ANDREA GORMLEY | Frostburg State University
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BRODY GRANT | Shenandoah Conservatory
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SEMI-FINALS:
~ Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm
FINALS:
~ Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
~ Sunday, April 26 at 8:00pm
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🔸 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nextgen-finding-the-voices-of-tomorrow-registration-62285049259?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

04/18/2020

Join the fun and help select the next winner of NextGen!

Introducing our next five contestants for the upcoming "NEXTGEN VIRTUAL."

• ALEXA JOSEPH | Temple University

• MAX SWARTOUT | Ohio University

• JESSICA ELKINS | University of Mary Washington

• OLIVIA BLOCH | American University

• ZAC DOSS | University of Mary Washington

SEMI- FINALS - Friday, April 24th at 8:00pm
FINALS - Saturday, April 25th at 8:00pm
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT - Sunday, April 26th at 8:00pm

🔸 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nextgen-finding-the-voices-of-tomorrow-registration-62285049259?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

Timeline photos 03/07/2020

Supporting these young artists is one of the many ways we help aspiring g young artists - and you can too. Join today!

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT! The 🌟’s of tomorrow compete for the coveted title of winner of the NEXTGEN competition. YOU pick the winner!

🎶 | March 28th | 8PM | Arena Stage

03/03/2020

Partnering with APO to support the masterclass component of NextGen! theamericanpops.org.

05/30/2019

Inspiring kick off to the National Drama Competition with Edward Gero - 35 year veteran of the Washington theatre community and a past NSAL award winner - recreating his role of Justice Antonin Scalia in The Originalist.

05/29/2019

It All begin on Newlands Street. The National Society of Arts and Letters celebrates 75 years of assisting young artists in six different disciplines: music, musical theatre, drama, literature, art and dance.

05/06/2019

Things Never Said By Orchestral Musicians

So true....not!

03/09/2019

NextGen dressing room excitement! Help us find the voices of tomorrow. Join us tonight at 8 pm at arena stage!

03/09/2019

NexGen 2019: Meet Our Semi Finialists

Do you have your tickets???

03/07/2019

NexGen 2019: Introducing Our Semi-Finalists

Proud to be a part of this incredible program!

03/07/2019

NexGen 2019: Introducing Our Semi-Finalists

The American Pops Orchestra To Present 'NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow' - DC Metro Theater Arts 03/06/2019

The American Pops Orchestra To Present 'NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow' - DC Metro Theater Arts

The National Society of Art and Letters - DC and American Pops Orchestra continues to make a difference in young artists lives! Join the excitement Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. at Arena Stage. Tickets - bit.ly/nexgen2019.

The American Pops Orchestra To Present 'NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow' - DC Metro Theater Arts Imagine seeing Stefani Germanotta perform before she became Lady Gaga, or seeing Beyoncé sing before she was famous. That’s the vision for The American Pops Orchestra’s NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow. On Saturday, March 9th, APO’s Jazz Quartet will perform, as 30 semi-finalists from ...

The American Pops Orchestra To Present 'NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow' - DC Metro Theater Arts 03/06/2019

The American Pops Orchestra To Present 'NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow' - DC Metro Theater Arts

NSAL DC and American Pops Orchestra's commitment to young, aspiring artists makes a difference!

The American Pops Orchestra To Present 'NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow' - DC Metro Theater Arts Imagine seeing Stefani Germanotta perform before she became Lady Gaga, or seeing Beyoncé sing before she was famous. That’s the vision for The American Pops Orchestra’s NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow. On Saturday, March 9th, APO’s Jazz Quartet will perform, as 30 semi-finalists from ...

Timeline photos 03/03/2019

Timeline photos

🎤 On March 9th APO’s jazz quartet will perform alongside 30 young D.C. vocalists. These talented semi-finalists will compete for your vote! Come join us at Mead Center for American Theater at 8 p.m. and vote for your favorite songbird at NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow.

Get your ticket today ➡️theamericanpops.org/shows/nextgen

Photos by Daniel Schwartz

02/28/2019

Get your tickets now to the hottest event in town!!

Introducing our NexGen semi-finalist Camille Capers from Howard University.

🎤 Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Camille has had a passion for singing ever since she was a little girl. As an actress, she has appeared professionally in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and is currently in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (u/s Esmeralda, and Ensemble) at Toby’s Dinner Theatre.

On Saturday, March 9, APO's Jazz Quartet will perform as 30 semi-finalists from university programs compete to win the top title. Votes from a panel of judges and the audience will determine the best voice of tomorrow. Get your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/nexgen2019

02/27/2019

Not to be missed! NSAL DC and APO's joint venture includes YOU - the audience- along with our esteemed judges in the selection process to find the voices of tomorrow. Join the fun and you'll be able to say I knew them when.....

Introducing our NexGen semi-finalist Lydia Halkias from West Virginia University.

🎤 Lydia loves to sing and perform all genres, including but not limited to classical, jazz, and musical theater. This has led her to roles such as Gladys Hotchkiss in The Pajama Game, a nicest kid and dancer in Hairspray!, and most recently she was seen as the 3rd Spirit in WVU’s mainstage production of the opera, The Magic Flute.

On Saturday, March 9, APO's Jazz Quartet will perform as 30 semi-finalists from university programs compete to win the top title. Votes from a panel of judges and the audience will determine the best voice of tomorrow. Get your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/nexgen2019

01/27/2019

NSAL-DC Life changing Drama Competition is about to begin. Good Luck to all of our competitors!

The Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art @ NSAL 01/02/2019

The Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art @ NSAL

Winston Art Scholarship
Open to ages 16-22
Up to $12,000 available in awards

http://www.nsalwashington.org/the-winston-scholarships-in-voice-and-art/naomi-winston-scholarship-in-art/

The Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art @ NSAL A brochure with information and requirements for the 2019 Winston Scholarship can be can be found here. An application for the 2019 scholarship can be found here. Chapter contacts for the 2019 Winston Scholarship can be found here.

The American Pops 09/20/2018

The American Pops

Check out who our NSAL-DC and APO NextGen award winner, Nia Savoy, will be sharing the stage with on Saturday at Arena Stage.

The American Pops

06/18/2018

NSAL-DC members, Cici Hughes, Bea Hessick and Judy Gilbert chatting with Pianist Frank Conlon (an Honorary member and chapter winner) after the 100th Birthday Tribute to Leonard Bernstein at Temple Sinai in Washington DC.

Moses Ingram from CTC’s ‘Detroit ’67’ talks about community engagement 06/17/2018

Moses Ingram from CTC’s ‘Detroit ’67’ talks about community engagement

Keep NSALDC’s Drama competition winner on your radar. She’s going to take the theater world by storm.

Moses Ingram from CTC’s ‘Detroit ’67’ talks about community engagement Reporter’s Note: Each summer, Chautauqua Theater Company opens its stage doors to young actors and theatermakers for a fully funded fellowship. This summer’s conservatory includes 14 actors, four design fellows

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