Learn More
August 12, 2022

D.C. FUNK PARADE & DIANNE'S RECITAL 🌟😎 ALL THE HITS! 🔥

PDF D.C. FUNK PARADE & DIANNE'S RECITAL 🌟😎

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US DROP THE MIC THIS SUMMER! 🎤

The MusicianShip Summer 2022 Highlights

Take our 2022 D.C. Funk Parade Festival Survey! 📝

The 8th Annual D.C. Funk Parade Festival

An incredible turnout, true to the celebration of U Street’s ‘Magic of Music’! Thank you to our 10,000 fans, performers, hosts, and sponsors!

Funk Parade Website | Instagram: @dcfunkparade

Photo: [@okmani](insert photographer credit)

PLEASE CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR DOWNLOADS

[CLICK FOR MORE FUNKPHOTOS](insert link)

Press & Media

  • [Good Morning Washington](insert link)
  • [ABC7 News](insert link)
  • [The Washington Post](insert link)
  • [WTOP News](insert link)
  • [WUSA9](insert link)
  • [NBC4](insert link)
  • [WKYS](insert link)

D.C. Funk Parade Sponsors

The MusicianShip 9th Annual Dianne’s Recital ‘WE OUTSIDE’

After a 6-week intensive program ranging from music industry development classes to instrumental and dance lessons, our MBSYEP summer program ended with Dianne's Recital, a student-led music experience and marching band performance in honor of our late Co-Founder Dianne N. Grainger (1984-2009).

Scholarship Recipients

Awarded to four individuals from our MBSYEP Summer Program for their achievements in music and leadership. Thank you to our Scholarship Sponsors!

  • Duane O. King Scholarship $1,000 - Naveah T.
  • Spotify Scholarship $1,000 - Duncan M.
  • Dianne Nichol Grainger Scholarship $1,000 - Jobe J.
  • Sigma Alpha Iota Delta Scholarship $500 - Jevon S.

Photos: [@mike.ant](insert photographer credit)

2022 Dianne’s Recital Sponsors

Eagle Award Recipient

Patience Rowe, professional musician, teaching artist and stage production manager went above & beyond mentoring our SYEP youth for 6 weeks in preparation for a 300-guest LIVE performance. Congratulations!

Follow Us On Social!

️ More Summer Highlights!️

✚ Take a peek at our Band Camp Recital at Jefferson Middle School Academy.

Check out our PERFORMANCES!

Sign up for events, newsletters, and updates

Stay Plugged In!