Hi! My name is Melanie Elizabeth Bates. I am a Washington, DC-based attorney and owner of Melanie Bates Consulting, LLC. I am also a violinist dedicated to amplifying music written by Black composers.
Music has the power to transform our overall well-being. I seek opportunities to perform for assisted living facilities, youth groups, and other community organizations. I strive to make a meaningful connection with every person in the audience.
I cherish the ability to share my passion. Thank you for visiting my page.
Music has the power to transform our overall well-being. I seek opportunities to perform for assisted living facilities, youth groups, and other community organizations. I strive to make a meaningful connection with every person in the audience.
I cherish the ability to share my passion. Thank you for visiting my page.
Black Musician Academy
Melanie the Violinist’s Black Musician Academy educates the community on the history, impact, and repertoire of Black classical musicians.
The remarkable contributions of Black classical musicians has historically been suppressed. Participants will learn about the lives of musicians such as Florence Price, Joseph Bologne, Clarence Cameron White, and Scott Joplin, be introduced to their repertoire, complete activities to apply the knowledge learned, and more!
The remarkable contributions of Black classical musicians has historically been suppressed. Participants will learn about the lives of musicians such as Florence Price, Joseph Bologne, Clarence Cameron White, and Scott Joplin, be introduced to their repertoire, complete activities to apply the knowledge learned, and more!
This project has been made possible by the generous support of Awesome Foundation DC.
My Violin Story
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of regret is to feel sad or sorry about something that you did or did not do. When I got to high school, I stopped playing the violin. It was the biggest regret of my life.
In 2020, I made my dream to resume playing the violin a reality. I enrolled in private lessons at Levine School of Music. The content in this video is from my blog. To learn more, please visit www.melaniebates.net/blog. Music: "Theme from Sonata No. 4" by Joseph Bologne (Music by Black Composers) |
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March Grant Winner: Melanie the Violinist's Black Musican Academy
April 16, 2024
In June 2024, during Black Music Month, Melanie will launch the Black Musician Academy to educate underserved youth from Wards 7 and 8 on the history, impact, and repertoire of Black classical composers, whose remarkable contributions have historically been suppressed.
April 16, 2024
In June 2024, during Black Music Month, Melanie will launch the Black Musician Academy to educate underserved youth from Wards 7 and 8 on the history, impact, and repertoire of Black classical composers, whose remarkable contributions have historically been suppressed.
Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund Spotlight
February 21, 2024
Melanie will be performing at the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund’s Annual Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 6 pm at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church as well as for the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Black History Program on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7 pm at Arena Stage.
February 21, 2024
Melanie will be performing at the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund’s Annual Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 6 pm at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church as well as for the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Black History Program on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7 pm at Arena Stage.
Coming Home: Spotlight on Adult Musicians featuring Melanie Bates
November 9, 2021
Having played violin when she was young, Melanie was always on the lookout for the perfect time to resume her practice. She says, “I had always wanted to resume playing the violin since quitting when I was young. It brings an amazing sense of balance and purpose to my life.”
November 9, 2021
Having played violin when she was young, Melanie was always on the lookout for the perfect time to resume her practice. She says, “I had always wanted to resume playing the violin since quitting when I was young. It brings an amazing sense of balance and purpose to my life.”
Performances
Please click on each event name to view a snippet of the performance. You can view an archive here. Thank you for your support!
Senior Living Community
August 7, 2024 Gainesville, Virginia Senior Living Community July 3, 2024 Gainesville, Virginia Juneteenth Celebration June 15, 2024 Fairfax, Virginia Senior Living Community June 12, 2024 Gainesville, Virginia Induction Ceremony May 4, 2024 Washington, DC Volunteer Luncheon April 23, 2024 Washington, DC Rehab & Nursing Community April 10, 2024 Leesburg, Virginia Open Mic March 23, 2024 Baltimore, Maryland |
Senior Living Community
March 20, 2024 Gainesville, Virginia Black History Assembly February 29, 2024 Silver Spring, Maryland Black History Celebration February 26, 2024 Washington, DC Black History Celebration February 21, 2024 Washington, DC Open Mic Spotlight February 16, 2024 Washington, DC Black History Celebration February 3, 2024 Washington, DC Open Mic January 19, 2024 Washington, DC National Anthem January 11, 2024 Hampton, Virginia |