Enjoy an evening of music from The Barnstormers! The Barnstormers return to the Performance Hall on Friday, November 14th at 7 PM, bringing two sets of music for one night only! The evening begins with their first-ever all-acoustic set, followed by an all-electric set. Experience The Barnstormers like never before as they showcase two different sides of the band in one special performance. Tickets are $25 GA; $12.50 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). Doors at 6:30 PM; showtime at 7:00 PM.

Celebrate your progress and hard work with your family, friends, and fellow students! Recitals are an opportunity to perform onstage, build confidence, and accomplish your musical goals. There are four time slots to choose from: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

Enjoy an evening of original compositions by Electronic Music Production students! Join Electronic Music Production students in the Performance Hall and see their hard work and creativity come to life. A free RSVP is required - spots are limited. Doors at 5:30 PM; showtime at 6:00 PM.

Rock out with student bands at The Collective Encore! Support student bands as they show off their progress and musicianship at The Collective Encore. Food and drink available! Doors at 10:30 AM; showtime at 11:00 AM. Tickets are $5 advance; $10 day-of.

Learn the "what" and "why" of microphone use and placement to make better recordings at home! Do you have (or want) a laptop, audio interface, and microphone at home? Do you want to learn more about which microphones can be used to record various instruments, and how? If so, join studio engineer Dave Nachodsky in Studio A for an introduction to the basics of recording microphones. In this two-hour workshop, you'll learn: The basics of microphone types - ribbon, dynamic, condenser Microphone patterns Stereo techniques Basic mic techniques for everyday use (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, and even drums!) The workshop is open to ages 14+. Adults welcome! No prior experience required. $25 GA; FREE for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code).

Enjoy an evening of music from cello and guitar duo, Janel and Anthony! Janel and Anthony alternately charm and challenge, with music that draws from classical, experimental, jazz, rock and electronic traditions but that ultimately is simply theirs. Hugely influential and appearing nearly everywhere within Washington D.C.'s contemporary music scene as bandleaders and contributing artistic voices, cellist and vocalist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog have long been creative partners as well as life partners (Cuneiform Records). Tickets are $15 GA; $7.50 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). Doors at 7:30 PM; showtime at 8:00 PM.

Enjoy an evening of music from guitarist and composer, Kaki King. Dubbed by Rolling Stone as "a genre unto herself," Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that.  Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild), and performing at international events such as the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, SEI, and her newest show for audiences of all ages, BUGS. Kaki continues to create, perform, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music. Doors at 7:00 PM; showtime at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 GA; $15 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code).