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THE WASHINGTON CHORUS
The Washington Chorus is one of the foremost symphonic choruses in the nation and a cultural leader in our nation’ s capital— creating joyous and transformative choral music since 1961. TWC is noted for the superb artistry of its performances and recordings of the entire range of the choral repertoire.
A three-time nominated and two-time GRAMMY award-winner, the 220-voice Chorus presents performances at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Music Center at Strathmore, and the National Presbyterian Church. These programs, including the Chorus’ beloved annual production of A Candlelight Christmas, work to reimagine beloved classics, commission new works, and uncover lost or overlooked masterpieces. Since 2022, TWC has partnered with the National Philharmonic to present a yearly collaboration at Strathmore to further those efforts.
TWC also regularly performs at the invitation of the National Symphony Orchestra( NSO) and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra( BSO), and appears frequently at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, both in standalone productions and at the invitation of other arts partners. TWC is proud to have sung with the NSO in more than 300 performances, and to have performed under the direction of many of the world’ s greatest conductors, including Gianandrea Noseda, Christoph Eschenbach, Leonard Slatkin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Seiji Ozawa, Sir Neville Marriner, Kent Nagano, Marin Alsop, Gustavo Dudamel, Sir Andrew Davis, and now Jonathon Heyward. TWC has also sung for numerous prestigious events throughout its history: inaugurations, papal visits, the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary tour, at the Kennedy Center Honors, and more.
If you would like to learn more about The Washington Chorus, as well as how to audition, visit: thewashingtonchorus. org.
DR. EUGENE ROGERS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Lauded for leading performances of“ pure magic”( The Washington Post), conductor Eugene Rogers is at the vanguard of American musicians, recognized for his musical and educational leadership around the world. Rogers is a committed conductor, teacher, arranger, and industry thought leader, championing timely new works, bringing historically overlooked music to life, and supporting next-generation talents.
Rogers is a two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and was nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 2015. Musical America magazine has named him one of the top music industry professionals, and his work has been profiled on CNN, PBS, and on radio stations and in print and online publications across the world.
Since 2020, Rogers has served as Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus. He is also the Founding Director for EXIGENCE, a professional vocal ensemble affiliated with the world-renowned Sphinx Organization. Alongside his own appearances as guest conductor for orchestra, chorus, and opera, he has also proudly acted as chorus master to leading conductors including Gianandrea Noseda, Marin Alsop, Joe Hisaishi, James Conlon, and Bernard Labadie.
Rogers is an Associate Professor of Music and the Director of University Choirs at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. He currently serves on the board of Chorus America and is the former national chair of the Diversity Initiatives Committee for the American Choral Directors Association. Rogers is also active as an arranger, with publications including the Eugene Rogers Choral Series and the EXIGENCE Choral Series for Mark Foster Publishing.
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