Patrick D. McCoy presented in Christmas Recital in Petersburg, Virginia

[Patrick D. McCoy with his mother, Velma McCoy-Pulley (PHOTO CREDIT: Terri Allen, Coalition for the African Americans in the Performing Arts)]

Patrick D. McCoy, tenor

The African-American Voice in Classical Music

was recently presented in a Christmas Recital

in Petersburg, Virginia

To defray the costs of his upcoming engagement at the University of California at Irvine, Patrick presented a recital of Christmas music at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Read the Full Press Release Here

Covenant Presbyterian Church welcomed back former music director Patrick D. McCoy for a special afternoon of Christmas music. Themed "Christmas at Covenant" tenor Patrick D. McCoy presented a program of sacred music for the season. Mattie L. Wilkerson, Director of Music at Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church served as piano accompanist.

"My hometown really made my heart leap for joy. To return to a special place during such a wonderful time of year was truly memorable. Words can't express the gratitude I have for the love that Covenant Presbyterian Church has expressed to me during the years." said McCoy

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Patrick D. McCoy: Dec. 11, 4 PM “'Christmas at Covenant' will feature me in my first concert of Christmas Music”

[Patrick D. McCoy]

Please join me on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 4 p.m. for a special voice recital.

Christmas at Covenant will feature me in my first concert of Christmas Music. I will be accompanied by my dear friend Mattie L. Wilkerson, Director of Music at Oak Street A.M.E. Church.

This program will also serve as the launch for my presentation at the University of California at Irvine. If you wish to receive information via mail, please feel free to reply with your mailing address. I hope to see you all, at what promises to be a magical evening of music in adoration of the Saviour's birth.

Patrick

Patrick D. McCoy

D.C. Performing Arts Examiner

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Patrick McCoy, DC Performing Arts Examiner: 'Soprano Jessye Norman sings for 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Rooms'

[Jessye Norman (Photo Credits: Don Baxter/Media Images International)]

Patrick McCoy, DC Performing Arts Examiner, has alerted us to his article on Jessye Norman, Nov. 1, 2011, from which we present an excerpt:

“Last week in Washington, D. C., the internationally acclaimed soprano Jessye Norman sang for the 50th Anniversary of the U. S. State Department Diplomatic Rooms. The formal dinner, held in the Benjamin Franklin Room was hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

“'And let us thank again the incomparable Jessye Norman who has thrilled audiences all over the world.' Secretary of State Clinton praised before the elegantly dressed dinner guests. Accompanied by the talented pianist Damien Sneed, Ms. Norman sang a stately 'America the Beautiful' supported by the solid accompaniment of her fellow Howard University alumnus and Georgia native. 'I was surprised that there were no funds to support the Diplomatic Rooms.' Clinton explained in the presence of former Secretaries of State Colin Powell, Madeline Albright and Henry Kissinger. Twenty million dollars was raised for the Patrons of Diplomacy Endowment because of the generosity of the assembled guests. Special acknowledgement was also given to the families of former Secretaries of State Eagleburger and Christopher.”

PRLog.org: 'Patrick D. McCoy presents CAAPA Award to legendary musician Richard Smallwood'

[Patrick D. McCoy with Maestro Richard Smallwood]

Patrick D. McCoy sends a link to a PRLog.org press release dated September 23, 2011:

Author - Hyacinth K. Scott

“The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts presented its 7th Annual 'Melody of Art' Pre Congressional Black Caucus reception hosted by Dale and Terri Allen. The honoree was Richard Smallwood for his accomplishments in the arts.”

http://www.prlog.org/11671018

PRLog.org: 'Patrick D. McCoy conducts choral group in star-studded Alpha MLK Gala at Constitution Hall'

[Patrick D. McCoy (Dana Morgan)]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President "Skip" Mason selected Patrick D. McCoy to conduct a select choral ensemble at Constitution Hall in the star-studded gala, MLK: A Monumental Life in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

PRLog (Press Release)

Aug 30, 2011

Patrick D. McCoy was recently honored to conduct a special choral ensemble composed of choir members from Takoma Park Baptist Church, where he has served as Minister of Music since 2006 and talented friends from within the Washington, D. C. community. The white tie formal gala was the official MLK Kick-off presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., of which McCoy is a proud brother. ”Words can not express the gratitude that I have to ”Skip” for this national performance platform for such a historic occasion." said McCoy. The production was performed at Historic Constitution Hall and was a large scale theatrical and musical presentation conceived by General President "Skip" Mason on a recent trip to South Africa.

It was a magnificent event, celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and rejoicing in the erection of the Memorial to King on the National Mall. The choir rehearsed for three weeks and was excited about the opportunity. Many of the singers joined McCoy at the National Press Club in 2009, performing for a special inaugural reception hosted by Mason. That event was his first official event as President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and was in celebration of the election of Barack Obama as the nation's first African-American President.

The choir performed with Sunday Best winner Y'anna Crawley during the church reenactment scene with celebrated actor Clifton Davis. Celebrity performers included Kenny Lattimore, Denyce Graves, Ann Nesby, Tramaine Hawkins, Phylicia Rashad, Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jasmine Guy, Lalah Hathaway, Dawnn Lewis, Avery Brooks, Joseph Joubert, Della Reese, Tim Reid, Daphne Maxwell Reid, The Morehouse Glee Club, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Victoria Rowell, Hill Harper, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Derek ”Fonsworth Bentley" Watkins and Marvin Winans among others. ”This was a major milestone and I am indebted to producer and director Kenneth Green for his artistic insight and genius. McCoy concluded.

Patrick D. McCoy: 'Kenneth Tarver...live from Europe on BlogTalk Radio - Wednesday, August 10 at 12 Noon, EDT.'

[Kenneth Tarver]

Patrick D. McCoy tells AfriClassical:

“A Royal Tenor

The third installment of the I TOO, SING AMERICA SERIES

“Tenor Kenneth Tarver drops in on Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music live from Europe on BlogTalk Radio - Wednesday, August 10 at 12 Noon, EDT. Tarver was recently heard by millions at the Royal Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Monaco in the Mozart Coronation Mass, in addition to other compositions.”

READ THE PRESS RELEASE:

http://www.prlog.org/11616905-acclaimed-tenor-kenneth-tarver-to-speak-about-career-and-singing-at-the-royal-wedding-in-monaco.html

LISTEN TO THE SHOW

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy/2011/08/10/i-too-sing-america-series-a-royal-tenor-kenneth-tarver

Patrick D. McCoy: “Baritone Sidney Outlaw 'drops in' on The African American Voice in Classical from Germany”

[Sidney Outlaw]

Patrick D. McCoy writes to AfriClassical:

“Lauded by The New York Times as a 'terrific singer' and The Friday Morning Music Club as 'possessing great potential to seize a World-Class vocal career', Sidney Outlaw was named the 2010 Grand Prize winner of the Concurso Internacional de Canto Montserratt Caballe. Baritone Sidney Outlaw will interview from Germany on the I, TOO SING AMERICA SERIES on BlogTalk Radio with Patrick D. McCoy the African American Voice in Classical Music, Friday, August 5, 2011 at 12 Noon EDT. The celebrated baritone Mark Steven Doss inaugurated the series and it continues in that spirit of musical excellence.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy/2011/08/05/i-too-sing-america-series-sidney-outlaw-baritone

Friday, August 5, 2011 at 12 Noon EDT

'Patrick D. McCoy speaks with the legendary Richard Smallwood about his extraordinary musical career'

The African American Voice in Classical Music,

Patrick D. McCoy

speaks with the legendary

Richard Smallwood

about his extraordinary musical career.
A man of great faith, Smallwood's musical canvas
has no boundaries, as he champions the music of the
masters,for the 'Master' in his unique blend
of the classical and gospel music genres.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 12 PM (EST)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy

Patrick D. McCoy: 'Dr. Anthony Williams drops in to discuss his upcoming organ recital at the Washington National Cathedral on May 22'

Please join Patrick D. McCoy

The African-American Voice in Classical Music for

THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS

An ongoing series celebrating the grandeur of the pipe organ and the magnificent artists who champion the

repertoire of this great instrument

An interview with

DR. ANTHONY WILLIAMS

FISK UNIVERSITY

drops in to discuss his upcoming organ recital at the

Washington National Cathedral on May 22

FRIDAY, MAY 20 at 12 Noon EST

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy

Patrick D. McCoy: 'In capable hands: Organist gives new perspective to Kennedy Center instrument'

[Mickey Thomas Terry]

Mickey Thomas Terry Organ Recital Review

Patrick McCoy

DC Performing Arts Examiner

May 11th, 2011 4:30 pm ET

“The organ recital by Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry seemed to have the instrument on prime display. Presented as a part of the Millennium Stage Concerts at the Kennedy Center. Dr. Terry presented a program of works by Charles Tournemire, George Walker, Marcel Dupre, J. S. Bach, Horatio Parker, Thomas H. Kerr and Franz Liszt. Tournemire's "Victimae paschali" from Cinq Choral Improvisations opened the recital. Terry executed the magnificent showpiece with lightening fast passagework, making use of the organ's reed stops. In addition, the work allowed Terry to utilize the warm strings in the contrasting soft sections. Returning with a restatement of the original theme marked by fierce pedal work, the Tournemire provided the perfect opening to a diverse offering of organ music.

"An advocate of concert works written for the organ by composers of African descent, Terry included two substantial compositions; Chorale Prelude on "Liebster Jesu, Wir sind hier" from Three Pieces for Organ by Pulitzer Prize winning composer, George Walker and "Reverie for Celestes" from the Suite Sebastienne by Thomas H. Kerr, who taught for many years at Howard University. In both selections, the registrations of implored by Terry again highlighted the lush nuances of the string stops. The Walker work was remarkably lovely, reminicent of a Bach trio sonata, yet original in harmonic texture.” [George Walker (b. 1922) is profiled at AfriClassical.com]

Patrick D. McCoy, 'The Opera Diva Series,' Christine Brewer March 9 at 12 Noon

Grammy Award Winning soprano Christine Brewer drops in on

"The African-American Voice in Classical Music"

host Patrick D. McCoy to discuss her upcoming Vocal Arts DC recital appearance at The Kennedy Center, her ascent as one of the world's most sought after concert artists

and her remarkable ability to maintain balance between being a reigning opera diva and 'a down to earth hometown girl.'

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 12 PM (EST)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy

Patrick D. McCoy: Sidney Outlaw in 'Ein deutsches Requiem' of Brahms, 4 pm Jan. 23, Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church

[Sidney Outlaw, baritone]

Patrick D. McCoy, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy, tells AfriClassical that baritone Sidney Outlaw, http://www.sidneyoutlaw.com, will perform “with the Friday Morning Music Club Chorale and Orchestra with Webster Alexander Rogers Jr. conducting, in Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem, on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at 4:00 pm, Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD.”

He adds that Sidney Outlaw won the “2010 Montserrat Caballé International Singing Competition in Zaragoza, Spain.” Patrick continues: “Outlaw has been praised by The New York Times as a 'terrific singer' and The Washington Post as 'possessing great potential to seize a world-class vocal career.' In April, he premiered the role of Frederick Douglass in Chain of Hope, a composition written specifically for his voice by noted composer Libby Larsen.

"Outlaw was presented in several international debuts, including Weimar, Germany, Tel Aviv, Israel and Frankfurt, Germany with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he was prize winner at Wigmore Hall Song Competition. Recently in 2009, he completed The Florida Grand Opera Young Artist Development Program. In 2005, Mr. Outlaw participated in the Young Artists Program at The Music Academy of the West. While there, he studied with the internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne...”

Examiner.com: 'Patrick D. McCoy launches blog radio station devoted to classical music'

[Patrick D. McCoy]

Kennedy Center Examiner

Washington, D.C.

December 11th, 2010

"WASHINGTON, D. C. - Now you can listen to the wonderful interviews with some of the nation's leading classical musicians live. Patrick D. McCoy recently launched a new blog radio station. Stay tuned for exciting conversations and interviews with your favorite examiner, who is rapidly becoming known as 'The African-American Voice in Classical Music.'

“A native of Petersburg, Virginia, Mr. McCoy is a graduate of Virginia State University where he earned the Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and the Master of Music in Church Music from Shenandoah Conservatory. He resides in the Metro D. C. area where he is active as a musician and has published reviews on Kathleen Battle, Morris Robinson and Derek Lee Ragin. Currently, he serves as Minister of Music at Takoma Park Baptist Church.”

Wednesday, January 12, 2010 | 11 AM (EST)

on BlogTalk Radio

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy