The Willard Hotel, located in the heart of downtown DC and just two blocks from the White House, is not just a hotel but one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Situated in Penn Quarter, it is easily accessible to the White House and the perfect place to stay during the holiday season.
But regardless if you are a guest or just one of the many tourists who want to check-out the hotel’s decadent lobby all dressed up for the holidays, the Willard will put you in the season’s spirit.
Commencing December 1st, the Willard will present a free music program called Holiday Lobbying Monday-Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Top choral and musical ensembles from around the Washington Metro area will perform in the elegant grandeur of the hotel’s famous lobby.
- December 1 -- Washington Chorus Outreach Singers- Outreach ensemble for the Grammy® award- winning chorus.
- December 2 -- Capital Accord Chorus- Award-winning women's a cappella chorus.
- December 3- West Potomac High School Colonial Singers- A select ensemble of students performing seasonal music from the 18th century.
- December 4 – Potomac Harmony Chorus- An award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International - four-voice a cappella and barbershop-style ensemble.
- December 5- Alexandria Choral Society Children’s Chorus- Performing in solo concerts and with the adult choir.
- December 6 – City Singers from the City Choir of Washington – New large ensemble performing traditional holiday music. [li[December 8 - Washington Chorus Outreach Singers- Outreach ensemble for the Grammy® award- winning chorus. [li[December 9 – Musica Oriana Small five or six person vocal ensemble that performs in Renaissance period costume.
- December 10 – Carmina- An early music vocal ensemble.
- December 11 – Annandale Singers- Costumed Madrigal vocal ensemble
- December 12 – Voce – Chamber choral group of 22 artists performing a diverse music from all over the globe.
- December 13 – 18th Street Singers – Ensemble of forty young singers performing a fresh, spirited interpretation to traditional choral music.
- December 15 -- Georgetown Visitation Madrigals- A chamber choir that serves as musical ambassadors of the university.
- December 16 -- Alexandria Choral Society Children’s Chorus- Performing in solo concerts and with the adult choir.
- December 17 -- J.E.B Stuart High School- Acclaimed high school choral ensemble.
- December 18 - Children’s Chorus of Washington- A premiere children’s choral ensemble continually recognized for its artistic excellence.
- December 19 -- Sound Advice- A female barbershop quartet.
- December 20 – Capitol Hill Chorale – An ensemble of 10 women performing an eclectic mix of music.
- December 22 -- Vienna Falls Chorus- Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, singing a cappella in four-part harmony, barbershop style.
- December 23 – Cantate Chamber Singers – Critically acclaimed vocal ensemble devoted to distinctive choral music.
