Iris Piano Trio

Join the Iris Piano Trio and Yiddish vocalist Frieda Enoch for an afternoon of music in commemoration of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). The musicians present beautiful music that showcases the power of the human spirit despite the darkest of days. Against all odds, faith, hope and music have always strengthened and uplifted us!

Iris Piano Trio:
The Iris Piano Trio, composed of pianist Jiyoung Oh, violinist Joanna Owen and cellist Lauren Latessa, is the core ensemble of Iris Music Project, representing the organization on stages across the Mid-Atlantic. As individuals, they are talented musicians, holding advanced degrees from Indiana University, Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University. They perform at the Bender JCC, the Charles E. Smith Life Communities, as well as at other venues, bringing joy to the community with their music.

Frieda Enoch:
Frieda Enoch is the Director of Bender JCC’s Coming of Age (COA) – Adult Engagement Program. Both of Frieda’s parents were survivors of the Holocaust and Yiddish was the primary language spoken at home when she was growing up. She sings today in honor of her parents’ legacy. She is on a mission to keep this beautiful language and musical tradition alive!

Choose from two performances:

We Remember @ The Bender JCC
Monday, May 6 | 7:00 PM | $15
Kreeger Auditorium, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD

We Remember @ Leisure World
Thursday, May 9 | 2:00 PM | $15
Clubhouse I Ballroom, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Questions? Contact Frieda or Lindsay at 301.348-3832, or email fenoch@benderjccgw.org.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.

About Mount Vernon Virtuosi

Founded in 2018 by internationally renowned cellist Amit Peled (right), Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a chamber orchestra based in Baltimore, Maryland. Comprised of seventeen string players, our mission is to provide a place of artistic growth for the young musician on the brink of their professional career. By providing a platform for our musicians to continue developing their skills, we encourage their personal growth by engaging with audiences of all ages through exceptional performances and community engagement activities throughout the Baltimore and Washington DC region.

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi regularly performs at three venues in Maryland – the Pratt Library in Baltimore, Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, and the Bender JCC in Rockville. Through the generous contributions of dedicated individuals, all regular season performances are presented free of charge. We continue to develop meaningful partnerships with community organizations throughout the Baltimore area, with concerts and education initiatives in schools, prisons, hospitals, hospice, and in collaboration with local venues that expand our reach and provide easy access to community members.

Beyond regular season concerts in the Baltimore/Washington area, Mount Vernon Virtuosi has toured throughout the East Coast and records exclusively for the CTM Classics recording label. The orchestra’s first recording, “Mozart Live” was released in 2019.

For more information, please visit Mount Vernon Virtuosi’s website

Made in Maryland: Celebrating Pieces by Maryland Composers!

Two performances at the Bender JCC on Sunday, May 12:

Family Concert | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE

Introduce the youngsters in your life to the magic of classical music with entertaining, educational concerts that engage and inspire. Suitable for all ages, children learn about orchestral instruments and composers while enjoying a fun afternoon of music. All family members are welcome to attend!

General Public Concert | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | FREE

Diana Rosenblum: Melodic Mazes
Andrea Casarrubios: Anthem & Chorale for Strings
Andrea Casarrubios: 24 Mozas for Cello and String Orchestra
Andrea Casarrubios: Mirage for Cello and String Orchestra
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings

Questions? Contact Marcie Blackman at 301.348.3808, or email mblackman@benderjccgw.org.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.

Oldies, but Goodies, featuring the Daryl Davis Trio

$36 | Bender JCC Social Hall
The food. The ambiance. The camaraderie. The MUSIC!

Join us for Boogie Woogie, Blues, and other classic tunes. The joint will be jumpin’ with the Daryl Davis Trio.

Chicago native, Daryl Davis graduated from Howard University with a degree in Jazz. He is an international recording artist who has toured all 50 States and around the world. Davis has received rave reviews for his music, as well as winning several WAMA (Washington Area Music Association) awards for Best Artist in the Roots and Blues categories. In addition to being a vocalist, guitarist, and composer, Daryl is a keyboardist extraordinaire. He has performed with such iconic artists as Chuck Berry, The Legendary Blues Band, Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Coasters, The Drifters, Bo Diddley and Percy Sledge, to name a few.

But first, let’s eat:
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and wine precede the concert.

For more information, call or email:
301.348.3832 | fenoch@benderjccgw.org