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Call for Musicians
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities invites musicians to participate in the 2nd Annual Fête de la Musique DC. The Fête is an internationally recognized music festival that marks the first days of summer. Festival dates are June 18-21, 2004 with performances throughout the afternoon and evening. The Arts Commission is sponsoring special workshops for area musicians interested in participating in the Fete and conducting live auditions for “acoustic” and “acapella” musicians and performers.
All types of musicians and bands interested in learning more can attend one of two special festival workshops. The workshops will provide valuable information on how musicians can participate and receive promotional assistance from the Arts Commission. The workshop dates are:
Dates and Times: Monday, March 15, 2004 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 12 Noon – 1 PM
P Place: DC Arts Commission, 410 8th Street NW, 5th floor
Live auditions for “acoustic and acapella” musicians and performers only will be held during the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the following dates:
Dates and Times: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 12 Noon – 2:00 PM
Place: Tidal Basin Stage, The Steps of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Dates and Times: Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Place: Union Station Stage, West Hall, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
All back line and sound equipment will be provided. Musicians must provide own instruments. Classical and Contemporary musicians encouraged to audition.
Please call (202) 724-5614 or send an email to jose.dominguez@dc.gov with any questions that you may have and to arrange an audition. |