WETA Arts

The Thomas Circle Singers perform "Carol of the Stranger" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Established in 1976, The Thomas Circle Singers (TCS) is a welcoming and inclusive choral ensemble committed to enriching the musical life of the Washington, D.C. region through engaging and impactful performances, and partnerships with D.C.-based social service organizations.

The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg performs "Glow" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Chorale is the region’s premier auditioned choir, dedicated to presenting exceptional choral music that spans timeless masterworks and bold contemporary works. Through dynamic performances and community collaborations, the Chorale enriches Fredericksburg’s cultural life.

The Choir of the Church of the Epiphany performs "Jesus Child" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The ensemble consists of professional section leaders and volunteers. They execute their mission through their service to the poor and through the gift of music, and do outreach throughout Washington DC and its neighboring areas, as well as with the homeless community.

The Children’s Chorus of Washington Advanced Bel Canto Ensemble performs "Al Shlosha D'Varim" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Children's Chorus of Washington (CCW) nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice.

Washington Bach Consort performs "Jauchzet, frohlocket" by J.S. Bach as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Washington Bach Consort shares the transformative power of music, with the works of J.S. Bach and other Baroque composers at the core. Their professional artists inspire audiences, enrich cultural life, and provide educational programs in the Washington, D.C. community.

Choralis performs "What Sweeter Music" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Choralis was established by Artistic Director Gretchen Kuhrmann in 2000 to nurture a passion for choral music through excellent choral performances, professional development opportunities for young soloists and conductors, education and training for young choristers, and community outreach.

Capitol Hill Chorale performs "A Winter Day (Movement No. 4) " as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Founded by longtime Capitol Hill resident Parker Jayne and directed by Frederick Binkholder, the Capitol Hill Chorale is a 100-member ensemble attracting singers from the entire metropolitan area. It is characterized by camaraderie, community spirit, and commitment to musical excellence.

WETA Arts marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at Mount Vernon for "Revolutionary War Weekend." This annual event brings the late 18th century to life, thanks to reenactors who travel from as far away as New Jersey and South Carolina to camp, battle, and transform George Washington’s backyard into a living history experience that captures the spirit of the Revolution.

WETA Arts host Felicia Curry visits the the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, Maryland to explore “Sacred Spaces,” a powerful exhibition by D.C. multimedia artist Jabari Jefferson. Through sculpture, mixed media, and installation, Jefferson reflects on family, migration, gentrification, and community resilience.

Felicia Curry visits the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. for its annual K-pop Academy — a two-week dance program taught by world-renowned choreographer Jay Kim, who’s worked with major K-pop idols.Follow local fans as they train, learn choreography to hits by NCT Dream, KATSEYE, and Badvillain, and perform live on stage at Imagination Stage in Bethesda.

Emmy Award-winning series WETA Arts takes viewers to the Korean Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. for its two-week dance clinic called K-pop Academy. Next, audiences are transported to the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, MD, for artist and native Washingtonian Jabari Jefferson's first solo museum exhibition, Sacred Spaces.

In Takoma Park, Maryland, a small but mighty low-power radio station is making a big impact. Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she visits Takoma Radio, WOWD, where Bob Boilen (creator of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts) brings his passion for music discovery to a new audience. From live listening parties to grassroots radio activism, see how this station is redefining what local radio can be.