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Artistic Constituents

Visit these web sites for general and ticket information regarding the Kennedy Center's artistic constituents:

Washington National Opera

The resident opera company of the Kennedy Center.

Washington Performing Arts Society

WPAS is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts presenting organization offering one of the city's widest-ranging performing arts seasons. Featuring both emerging and internationally acclaimed artists, WPAS presents more than 100 public engagements and arts education activities each year in theaters and performance spaces throughout the Washington region, including the Kennedy Center.

The Washington Ballet

Founded in 1976 by one of the great pioneers of American ballet, Mary Day, the Washington Ballet is an ensemble of powerfully athletic classical ballet dancers performing a repertory of new work and creativity. The Washington Ballet presents three productions annually at the Kennedy Center.

Choral Arts Society of Washington

Music Director Norman Scribner leads the Choral Arts Society in a full subscription series, holiday concerts, an annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and guest appearances with the world's leading orchestras at the Kennedy Center.

Master Chorale of Washington

The Master Chorale of Washington (formerly Paul Hill Chorale), under the direction of Donald McCullough, through more than 200 performances at the Kennedy Center, American and European tours, and national radio and television broadcasts, has attracted the praise of critics nationwide.

The Washington Chorus

A 2000 GRAMMY® Award winner, the Chorus performs at the Center under the direction of Robert Shafer. The Chorus is a frequent guest of the NSO, has several recordings, tours internationally, has been nationally broadcast and internationally televised, and has performed for inaugurations and to honor world leaders.

Greater Washington Society of Association Executives

The Center for Association Leadership at the Marriott Learning Complex in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, is a global organization serving the association community. The Center is part think tank, part executive education and knowledge base for the association profession. Our guiding principles are organized around learning, knowledge and community.

Vocal Arts Society

Founded in 1990, the Vocal Arts Society presents world-renowned singers in recital at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. In addition, VAS presents outreach programs in DC, Maryland and Virginia, bringing art and song to underserved areas and offering local talent opportunities to perform.

Young Concert Artists

Young Concert Artists, Inc. , a non-profit organization founded in 1961, has discovered and launched the careers of musicians including Emanuel Ax, Pinchas Zukerman, Dawn Upshaw and Richard Goode.

Opera Lafayette

Opera Lafayette is an American period instrument ensemble dedicated to performances of 17th and 18th century operas, particularly the French repertoire. Founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Ryan Brown, Opera Lafayette has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following for its concert and staged opera productions with well-known American and international artists. The ensemble's performances have included several modern premieres and its recordings for Naxos have received numerous international accolades.