2023 Performers
Joe was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Glengarry Glen Ross." Some of Joe’s film and television highlights are: "House of Games," "Searching for Bobby Fisher," "Godfather III," his Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role of Dean Martin in "The Ratpack," his Emmy-nominated role of Pipi Delana in "The Last Don."
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Gary Sinise’s stage, film and television career has spanned more than four decades. In 1974, at 18 years old, he co-founded Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he served as Artistic Director for seven years. Now in its fifth decade as a professional theatre company, Steppenwolf has received national and international recognition from the media, theatre critics and audiences alike.
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In his storied career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over TWO BILLION streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performance, and notable roles as an actor in film and TV.
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Merkerson has won critical acclaim for her work in theatre, television and film. She is best known for her 17-season run as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on NBC’s "Law & Order" (three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama) and has currently teamed up with producer Dick Wolf for the "One Chicago" franchise in which she plays Sharon Goodwin, a hospital administrator on "Chicago Med."
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John Slattery is most well-known for his Emmy Award nominated performance as "Roger Sterling" on the critically acclaimed cable series MAD MEN, as well as numerous television roles on series such as "Documentary Now," "Arrested Development," "Sex and the City," "Veep," "Next," "Mrs. America," "The Good Fight" and "K Street."
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Dulé Hill can currently be seen starring as Bill Williams in ABC’s Peabody Award-winning reimagining of "The Wonder Years." In 2021, he appeared in the Netflix horror thriller "Hypnotic" alongside Kate Siegal, starred opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor and Anne Hathaway in the HBO Max heist film "Locked Down."
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Yolanda Adams triumphantly carries the torch for contemporary gospel and inspirational music. With thirteen releases, Yolanda has earned a multitude of accolades including four Grammy Awards. Not only is Yolanda a phenomenal vocalist, she is also an author, designer, record company executive, mother, and the host on her award-winning nationally-syndicated radio show, "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show."
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Mary McCormack is one of today’s boldest and most versatile actresses, continually challenging herself with roles that defy Hollywood standards and bring to light the complex lives of ordinary women. The LA Times says, “McCormack has a kind of 20th century sass, a lively impertinence you find in classic Hollywood comedians like Barbara Stanwyck, Irene Dunne, and Rosalind Russell.”
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Jo Dee Messina kicked off her notable career with “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” a single that immediately made her a household name. Following the success of her debut, Jo Dee posted nine No. 1 hits and sixteen Top 40 songs and was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and GRAMMY Awards.
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Founded in 2014 by the husband and wife duo Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War and Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend, both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they "are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them" (HITS Magazine).
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Chosen Jacobs was raised in Atlanta, GA. Chosen began his music career singing opera for the Georgia Boys Choir, with whom he toured nationally and internationally for five years. At the age of 10, he began his acting career, performing in Atlanta’s theatres. By the time Chosen turned thirteen, he was ready to make the move out to L.A.
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Phillip Phillips first rose to prominence as the winner of "American Idol Season 11," which set an Idol record when 132 million votes were gathered for the finale and Phillip was declared the winner. His heartfelt songwriting, ruggedly-warm sensibilities, and his true musicianship wowed millions.
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Megan Hilty is probably most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in the NBC Musical Drama "Smash." Before that, Hilty started her career on Broadway, playing Glinda in "Wicked," Doralee Rhodes in "9 to 5 The Musical," and Brooke Ashton in "Noises Off," which earned her a Tony Award nomination.
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Jack Everly is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Indianapolis and Baltimore Symphony Orchestras, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa). He has conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center.
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The 2023–2024 season is the National Symphony Orchestra’s 93rd season, and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda’s seventh season. Noseda serves as the Orchestra’s seventh Music Director, joining the NSO’s legacy of distinguished leaders: Christoph Eschenbach, Leonard Slatkin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Antal Doráti, Howard Mitchell, and Hans Kindler.
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The Military District of Washington works with Capital Concerts in coordinating the Department of Defense participation of the Premier Service Bands and Service Honor Guards.
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The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets are the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States. Founded in 1959 and patterned after traditional British "fanfare" trumpet ensembles, The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets were formed to add pageantry to official military ceremonies. A performing element of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" in Washington, D.C., the ensemble has performed for countless events.
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In 1956, The U.S. Army Chorus was established as the vocal counterpart of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” From its inception, the 34-member chorus has established and maintained a reputation of excellence in the performance of choral literature. Members of the Army Chorus, most of whom hold advanced degrees in music, are selected from among the nation’s finest musicians.
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The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus performs a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The chorus is frequently found at the center of our most important national events.
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The Singing Sergeants is one of six ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band in Washington D.C. Featuring 24 active-duty musicians, the chorus supports ceremonial and diplomatic functions, educational outreach events and concerts throughout the United States and around the world.
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The Soldiers’ Chorus, founded in 1957, is the vocal complement of the United States Army Field Band of Washington, D.C. The 29-member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and abroad, performing as a separate component and in joint concerts with the Concert Band of the “Musical Ambassadors of the Army.”
Learn more about The Soldiers’ Chorus of the United States Army Field Band.