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SUMMARY:The String Queens
DESCRIPTION:Sun. Dec. 6: THE STRING QUEENS -7:30pm- $49.50 Tix: $49.50 ($
 63.45 through Ticketmaster\, $56.50 at the Birchmere Box Office) The Str
 ing Queens is an award-winning\, genre-defying string trio celebrated fo
 r its dynamic performances that seamlessly blend classical music with ja
 zz\, hip-hop\, R&B\, and popular styles. With a mission to educate\, ins
 pire\, and empower audiences through music that reflects diverse cultura
 l experiences\, the ensemble is committed to breaking down barriers in t
 he performing arts while championing equity\, access\, and representatio
 n both on stage and in the classroom. Renowned for their artistry\, vers
 atility\, and engaging stage presence\, The String Queens have performed
  on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and platforms. Their not
 able appearances include the 2021 Presidential Inauguration Concert\, NP
 R’s Tiny Desk Concert series\, ESPN’s Wimbledon Championship campaign\, 
 and collaborations with the National Symphony Orchestra and Capital City
  Symphony. The trio has also been featured at premier venues and festiva
 ls including the Hollywood Bowl\, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
 \, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Birdland Jazz Cl
 ub\, Blue Note Jazz Club Napa\, the DC Jazz Festival\, the Saratoga Jazz
  Festival\, and as featured performers at the Capital Jazz Festival and 
 Capital Jazz SuperCruise\, as well as at the Geffen Playhouse in Califor
 nia\, where they created unique arrangements of timeless works in tribut
 e to Debbie Allen and Greg Berlanti. Their collaborative spirit has led 
 to performances alongside iconic artists such as NEA Jazz Master and Mac
 Arthur Fellow violinist Regina Carter and multiple Grammy Award–nominate
 d singer-songwriter Coco Jones\, as well as appearances at nationally re
 cognized events including the BET Honors\, NAMM’s Conference Rally for M
 usic Education\, and major televised broadcasts. Through these collabora
 tions\, The String Queens continue to expand the role of string music wi
 thin contemporary culture while honoring its classical roots. The trio’s
  discography\, including The String Queens (2019) \, Our Favorite Things
  (2020) \, and RISE (2022) \, showcases their signature sound and commit
 ment to innovative programming. Building on this momentum\, The String Q
 ueens will release its highly anticipated fourth studio album on Summer 
 2026\, co-produced by the aforementioned Regina Carter. The project will
  feature special guest artists and will further expand the ensemble’s ge
 nre-blending artistry and collaborative reach. Their work has earned cri
 tical acclaim and multiple honors\, including WAMMIE Awards for Best Cla
 ssical Group and Best Classical Song\, the Aspire Award from the Atlanta
  Symphony\, and the Jazz Education Award from the DC Jazz Festival Organ
 ization\, as well as national media recognition through features on CBS 
 Mornings (Emmy Award-winning segment) and Voice of America. Beyond perfo
 rmance\, The String Queens trio is deeply committed to arts education an
 d community engagement. As U.S. Department of State Cultural Ambassadors
 \, through the American Music Abroad program\, and Voting Members of the
  Recording Academy\, the trio uses its platform to promote cultural dipl
 omacy\, global artistic exchange\, and the advancement of the music indu
 stry at the highest level. As experienced educators and clinicians\, the
 y have presented workshops\, masterclasses\, professional development se
 ssions and keynote addresses for organizations such as the Save The Musi
 c Foundation\, Carnegie Hall\, El Sistema USA\, and school districts and
  universities across the country. Their work emphasizes culturally respo
 nsive teaching\, student voice\, and innovative approaches to string ins
 truction that connect classical technique with contemporary relevance. A
 t the heart of The String Queens’ work is a belief that music is a power
 ful vehicle for storytelling\, connection\, and social impact. Through b
 oth performance and education\, they strive to inspire the next generati
 on of musicians while reshaping the landscape of string music to be more
  inclusive\, relevant\, and reflective of the communities it serves. Art
 ist Website: https://thestringqueens.com\n\nTickets: https://www.ticketm
 aster.com/birchmere-tickets-alexandria/venue/172043\n\nhttps://findlocal
 .community/event/888f43d5-29bb-4702-bdd6-dd6d91904a9f
LOCATION:The Birchmere\, Alexandria\, VA
URL:https://findlocal.community/event/888f43d5-29bb-4702-bdd6-dd6d91904a9
 f
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