* The 2026 DMV Brass & Winds Summer Academy has been postponed until Fall 2026.
For more information contact:
Brass Academy: Larry Williams
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Winds Academy: Cheryl Nkeba
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Kevin Dines, trumpet
Gerald Jones, trumpet
Larry Williams, horn
David Dochterman, trombone, tuba
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Cheryl Nkeba, bassoon​, double reeds
Miriam Friedman, oboe
Melissa Lindon, flute
Kathleen Jacobi, flute
Paula Hickey, clarinet
William Porter, saxophone
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Anthony Townes, Director of Bands, Northwestern High School
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SCHEDULE
9:15am - 9:30am
Check In
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9:30am - 10:15am
Welcome / Mindfulness Workshop
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10:15am - 11:00am
Masterclass / Workshop I
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1100am - 12:00pm
Masterclass / Workshop II
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12:00pm- 1:15pm
LUNCH
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1:15pm - 2:30pm
Ensemble Rehearsal
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Performance Workshop
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July1 Finale Concert 2:30pm
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June 29 - July 2 2026
5650 Rivertech Ct., Suite Q
Riverdale, MD 20737
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Our Percussion Academies will feature world - class percussionist artists thoughout the DMV region.
SCHEDULE
Monday 10:15am - 3:30pm
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Tuesday 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Wednesday 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Thursday 9:00am - 3:30pm
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4:00pm
End of Workshop Concert
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For more information
Contact: Don Johns, Director
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