College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Performing Arts
Department of Performing Arts

Collaborations


The Department of Performing Arts’ spirit of collaboration manifests in numerous interdisciplinary projects every year, professional partnerships in music and theater, and collaborations across faculty and students.

The PostClassical Ensemble (PCE), a Washington, DC-based chamber orchestra, is proudly designated as the ensemble-in-residence at Georgetown University. Under the leadership of Music Director and Georgetown faculty member Angel Gil-Ordóñez, PCE comprises some of the region’s finest musicians and is celebrated for its creative programming that integrates classical music with historical and cultural narratives.

Georgetown music students benefit from PCE’s presence through orchestral and chamber coaching, masterclasses, workshops with visiting artists and composers, and educational outreach in DC-area schools. Students also gain real-world experience through administrative fellowships in education, production, development, and marketing. PCE’s frequent performances, including at Georgetown’s Friday Music Concert Series and the Kennedy Center, offer direct access to professional orchestral practices.

The 2025–2026 season includes three multimedia performances at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater, each curated in collaboration with leading scholars and cultural partners:

Music journalist Linda Carducci spoke with Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Music Director of PostClassical Ensemble, and Dorothy Kosinski, Director Emerita of The Phillips Collection, about the many facets of Orpheus and the ways this program explores the legend through varied — and sometimes surprising — artistic expressions. Hear the interview here.

The Music Policy Forum (MPF), founded by Georgetown alumnus Michael Bracy (CAS ’90), is a dynamic non-profit leadership network that promotes collaboration among musicians, music businesses, government officials, non-profits, researchers, and philanthropists to develop strong, equitable, and sustainable music ecosystems through innovative policies and models. Since its inception in 2017, MPF has been closely connected with Georgetown University, providing rich opportunities for public conferences and convenings, especially the Music Industry Seminar. This seminar is a cornerstone of MPF’s educational initiatives at Georgetown, offering students and faculty deep insights into the music industry through direct access to a vast network of leaders.

Additionally, MPF co-sponsors the annual Music Ecosystem Forum at Georgetown University, a major event that gathers diverse stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing music ecosystems. This forum facilitates dialogue on critical issues such as equity, sustainability, and the future of musical labor, combining academic research with practical industry insights. Through these initiatives, including the Music Industry Seminar and the Music Ecosystem Forum, Georgetown’s Department of Music and MPF collaborate to integrate scholarly perspectives with real-world practices, enriching the educational landscape and contributing to the ongoing discourse in music policy.