Fresh AIR — Artists in Residence Class of 2026 Debut Concert

Strathmore’s Artists in Residence program fosters and supports the incredible talent of the DMV area. Celebrate the rising stars of the AIR class of 2026 in their debut performance, featuring inventive, genre-spanning cross collaborations on Strathmore’s Music Center stage.

AIR Class of 2026
🥁Michael McSweeney, percussion
🎺Cyrus Mackey, trumpet
🎹Chris Hon, keyboard
🎻Ellen Gira, cello
🎶Juan Manú, voice, guitar & violin
🎤Kanysha, voice

Program mentors Christylez Bacon, Chelsey Green, and Chuck Redd, alongside Advisor Cathy Fink, will also join them onstage, each lending their talents and wisdom to this exciting night.

You may also like the following events from Strathmore:

• Next Thursday, 4th September, 07:30 pm, Flutist Brandon Patrick George & Pianist Leah Claiborne in Garrett Park
• Next month, 9th September, 01:00 pm, Afternoon Tea in Garrett Park
• Next month, 13th September, 05:00 pm, Dante' Pope - Bloom at Good Hope in Garrett Park

Also check out other Music events in Garrett Park, Entertainment events in Garrett Park, Workshops in Garrett Park.