Diversity through Music: Richard Miller and DC Choro Ensemble

Date: Friday, February 22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: Nyumburu Cultural Center

Come join us for a performance by Richard Miller and DC Choro Ensemble!

DC Choro is a choro and forró band prominent in the Washington DC region that brings the best in these Brazilian styles to a fan base that is predominantly Brazilian but ever expanding. DC Choro plays at numerous venues in the DC area, including bars, restaurants, folk festivals, and private parties. But the band's regular gig, and the one that anchors the scene, happens at the Grill From Ipanema, DC's best Brazilian restaurant, every other Sunday night. Every appearance begins with subtle but swinging renditions of traditional and new choro and ends with rousing sets of forró with patrons dancing, singing, and clapping in the aisles.

Richard Miller explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 and 6 string) with a repertoire that includes Brazilian styles (choro, samba, bossa nova, forró, etc.), American jazz, Latin American styles (salsa, bolero, tangos, etc.), and Classical guitar. He is also active as an educator, composer, and writer/presenter for academic publications and conferences. He earned a PhD in music theory from Catholic University of America in 2006, where he now teaches theory, ear-training, and guitar. He also teaches theory and guitar at Georgetown University. He holds a Master of Music degree in guitar performance from Manhattan School of Music.