Feb
6
7:00 PM19:00

Ars Gratia Populi - Songs for Midwinter

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Join AGP for our return to the spectacular acoustic of St. Luke's! In our second concert of the new year, we will present a wide range of pieces for the winter season, by composers ranging from the Medieval to the still living. What better way to prepare for the rest of winter than to let your heart be warmed by the beautiful sounds of acappella singing?

Works by Guillaume DuFay, William Byrd, Charles Villiers Stanford, Francis Poulenc, Kenneth Leighton, an original by Kevin Elam - and many more.

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Feb
18
7:30 PM19:30

Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series: Highland Trio with Seán Heely, Jesse Ofgang and Kevin Elam

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Seán Heely, Kevin Elam, and Jesse Ofgang form a powerhouse trio celebrating the living traditions of Irish and Scottish music. Their performances are rooted in deep tradition yet alive with spontaneity—driven by masterful musicianship, cultural insight, and a shared sense of joy and connection.

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Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00

MacMillan Pipe Band Silver Jubilee Concert

  • BlackRock Center for the Arts (map)
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TICKETS HERE

Join us for an evening of traditional and contemporary music from all over the world – including classics such as Scotland the Brave and Amazing Grace, American standards like Shenandoah, and world class jigs, reels and more!

The MacMillan Pipe Band of the Greater Washington, D.C. region is one of the United States’ most successful competitive traditional Scottish ensembles. From local performances in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia to the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, MacMillan is the torch-bearer for a long history of world-class bagpipe and drum music from the U.S. Capitol area, with nearly a dozen world champion musicians in their ranks.

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Jan
24
5:00 PM17:00

Middleburg Burns Night (with Sean Heely)

  • Middleburg Community Center (map)
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Experience Middleburg’s Burns Night! Enjoy Scottish fare by The Salt Pot Kitchen, local drinks available for purchase from our Mt Defiance Cidery & Distillery, Lost Barrel Brewing, Greenhill Vineyards, and Boxwood Estate Winery, and live music & entertainment by the Sean Heely Band on Jan 24, 2026, 5–10pm.

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"A New Jerusalem" with Ars Gratia Populi & Westmoreland Festival Chorus
Mar
28
7:30 PM19:30

"A New Jerusalem" with Ars Gratia Populi & Westmoreland Festival Chorus

  • Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ (map)
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Join Ars Gratia Populi and the Westmoreland Festival Chorus for an evening of beautiful, stirring choral music! RSVP here

This program explores the differing human reactions to death and the afterlife, and the wide spectrum of harmonic colors that these themes have inspired. Purcell’s setting of In the Midst of Life and Weelkes’ Death Hath Deprived Me use striking, unearthly chromaticism to highlight the bitterness of mortality, whereas Victoria’s expansive setting of Requiem Aeternam or Morley’s I Heard a Voice from Heaven embody the calm confidence of the Christian assured of salvation. To complete the program, a selection of American shape-note hymns speak of a new Heaven and new Earth, bringing hope for what lies beyond.

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Dec
13
7:30 PM19:30

Ars Gratia Populi: Renaissance Christmas

Our second annual Renaissance Christmas show, this time hosted at the historic Mansion at Strathmore! Two performances: December 12th and December 13th.

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Experience the exquisite harmonies of a cappella ensemble Ars Gratia Populi, directed by Kevin Elam, as they present an evening of heartwarming Christmas music from ages past - from rustic English carols to choral masterworks - and of course, your favorite sing-along classics!

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Ars Gratia Populi: Renaissance Christmas
Dec
12
7:30 PM19:30

Ars Gratia Populi: Renaissance Christmas

Our second annual Renaissance Christmas show, this time hosted at the historic Mansion at Strathmore! Two performances: December 12th and December 13th.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Experience the exquisite harmonies of a cappella ensemble Ars Gratia Populi, directed by Kevin Elam, as they present an evening of heartwarming Christmas music from ages past - from rustic English carols to choral masterworks - and of course, your favorite sing-along classics!

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All Creatures Great and Small: Folk Music for All Ages
May
11
5:00 PM17:00

All Creatures Great and Small: Folk Music for All Ages

  • Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center (map)
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In this upbeat, family-friendly concert, Kevin presents a curated collection of animal-themed folk songs. Kevin on guitar, bouzouki, and vocals is joined by bluegrass and old-time prodigy Bryan McDowell, Scottish fiddle champion Seán Heely, ever-vivacious dancer Agi Kovacs, and other special guests.

OUTDOOR CONCERT: Bring your own chairs/ blankets, etc.
FREE OF CHARGE, but we are accepting good-will offerings.
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Ars Gratia Populi presents "This is the Day: Sacred Music for Easter"
Apr
21
7:00 PM19:00

Ars Gratia Populi presents "This is the Day: Sacred Music for Easter"

We are extremely grateful to be performing for the first time at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Alexandria VA as part of their ongoing concert series. The program will feature an exciting variety of sacred music for the Easter season, ranging from American shape-note hymns and Byzantine chant to the high Renaissance polyphony of William Byrd, Thomas Weelkes, Tomas Luis de Victoria, and many more.

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Apr
20
12:30 PM12:30

Kevin Elam & Friends at Earth Day Fairfax

Join us at Sully Historic Site for a midday performance of our well-loved Animal Songs - a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day Fairfax with the whole family! Kevin will be joined by an all-star cast of musicians from folk and traditional music: mutli-isntrumentalist and bluegrass veteran Bryan McDowell, diversely talented fiddler Meghan Mette, percussive sensation Agi Kovacs, and acoustic guitar wiz Connor Holdridge.

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As the Lily: Songs of Springtime with Ars Gratia Populi
Mar
22
7:30 PM19:30

As the Lily: Songs of Springtime with Ars Gratia Populi

TICKETS HERE $20 adv (+$2 box office fee) / $25 adv

Please join ARS GRATIA POPULI for an evening of a cappella choral music celebrating the arrival of Spring! This concert is being hosted by the Institute of Musical Traditions, and will take place at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville. Hope to see ya there!

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Dec
8
8:00 PM20:00

Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas

  • The Music Center at Strathmore (map)
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Kevin joins US National Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely to bring Celtic Christmas to Strathmore! The DC-based award-winning Celtic fiddler, Scots Gaelic singer, and harpist takes audiences on a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast.

Featuring Highland dancing, Irish dancing, and the MacMillan Pipe Band, the festive journey follows ancient Gaelic carols tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart.  

TICKETS HERE.

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