About WMV
Washington Musica Viva, Inc. (WMV) was incorporated in Montgomery County as a non-profit arts organization in July 1998. Its mission is to produce public performances of a broad range of classical, jazz-based, and contemporary chamber music, including music by Washington area composers.
WMV began as a monthly multi-disciplinary performance series produced in the Howard Avenue Kensington studio of visual artist Marilyn Banner. These performances were extraordinarily popular, with audiences often overflowing the capacity of the studio. Consequently, WMV began to perform in various larger venues in the Washington area. Now in its 10th season, WMV has produced more than 120 programs, performing regularly at The Embassy of the Czech Republic, The Atlas Performing Arts Center, and The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum. Directed by pianist Carl Banner, the WMV ensemble is composed of some of the finest professional musicians in the Washington area, plus nationally known guest artists.
Washington Musica Viva, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization, and all contributions are fully tax deductible. WMV can be reached at 301-493-5729. Our address is WMV, 9925 Dickens Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814.
The WMV Board
Carl Banner, Executive Director.
David Cheng, President. David is principal of DMC Consulting Services.
Daena Kluegel
Ken Kluegel
Joyce Ellen Weinstein