Perform musical accompaniment utilizing the saxophone as necessary for weddings, birthday parties, social events, concerts, and recording sessions.
59 reviews
Kyran J.
September 18, 2026Emanuel did a fantastic job performing at our welcome reception! Professional, engaging, and prompt! I would absolutely hire him again!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Talees O.
May 11, 2026Emmanuel played our requested songs beautifully and really set a nice ambiance for our wedding. He was very communicative and professional. Really enjoyed having him. Thank you for making our ceremony great!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Tanya R.
February 15, 2026Emanuel provided an absolutely wonderful music session for us!! He arrived on time, well prepared, very courteous, and exceeded expectations!! All of our guests enjoyed his music and his awesome personality! He is my new go to for a wonderful music experience. I encourage all to check this young man out for your event!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Kwame A.
November 23, 2025How do I even start Emmanuel is a perfectionist and a true talent. Not only did we enjoy his performance we paid extra for him to stay because our guests including my wife really enjoyed his music and song choice selection. Definitely going to hire him for future events as this was one of many we appreciated and enjoyed!!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Meghan G.
May 19, 2025Emmanuel was lovely, he was very personable and accommodating.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Price range: Starts at $300
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
I bring a memorable experience of all types of genres to make your event live. As a solo saxophonist, I provide all equipment in assisting with the event. Clients are more than welcomed to submit any genre of music, along with a playlist for the event (optional). I have been gifted to play by ear. I have experience playing with a live DJ of top 100 songs. So, I am able to pick up any type of music
Gospel music has always been a pivotal part of Emanuel Jackson’s life. Born on July 6 in Maryland. At the age of 9, Emanuel gained a particular interest in the saxophone and began to take lessons in school. Emanuel was a beginner of course but, with his upbringing he was inspired to begin immediately playing at his church in Baltimore, MD. Emanuel went on to play in middle school and high school participating in concert band, symphonic band, jazz band and even small ensembles such as sax quartets when necessary.
Some influential artists that Emanuel looked up to growing up are Israel Houghton, Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum just to name a few. These artists also helped fuel Emanuel’s passion even further as he prepared to go off to college.
Emanuel began his undergrad studies at Chowan University where he was a Music Business/Technology in 2009 when he graduated with his Bachelors. Emanuel participated in the concert band as well as the jazz combo where he was featured as a soloist in several University concerts, recitals and showcases. Emanuel studied music in depth which covered music theory, history and other main courses which helped him immensely with the skill of improvisation. With the encouragement of his professors Emanuel took his gift to a new level that he never had anticipated. In addition to the jazz combo Emanuel also was director for the Chowan Gospel Choir for 4 years where he was featured as a soloist for semester concerts and with other Universities such as Elizabeth City State University, Norfolk State University and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
Emanuel has performed for the stage play “Love Happens,” playwright and Army Maj. Trenia D. Coleman. Emanuel Jackson was heard on Sunday playing the saxophone, when he was asked to play for a Black History Month Event for the Army at Aberdeen Proven Ground on February 13, 2011. He was recognized as the featured artist by the Commander N Chief, and awarded a plaque along with a Commander N Chief pin and coin. Emanuel has also performed with national recording artists Joe Pace, Brian McKnight, Angie Stone, Kirby Brown, Duranice Pace, Fondrea Lewis, Beverly Crawford, Crystal Aiken,and John Boehner's birthday dinner. Emanuel Jackson was selected to play for an organization entitled, “Tiffany’s Circle” affiliated with the American Red Cross. Also, he has played for weddings, funerals, plays, concerts, and other social events.
He continued working with the choirs as a music minister director, the adult praise and worship leader, and a solo saxophonist at Fort Belvoir Gospel Service in (phone number hidden)2. In 2010, Emanuel and his beautiful wife Dr. Jackson united as one in holy matrimony.
Emanuel in 2012 thru 2013 was a Music Teacher/Choir Director for St. Thomas More Catholic Academy in SE Washington DC. After working for Marymount University at the beginning of 2014-mid year, Emanuel begin his call in the church ministry and to work on his solo project coming soon. He is ready and willing to continue to use his teaching abilities and willing heart to continue to impact children’s lives through music. Emanuel has a versatile background in music and loves to teach the history and background of each genre. As he continues to seek the master, he gains a greater determination to enhance his gift and skills as a professional saxophonist. He continues to educate himself and others as he grows in what he loves to do.
Emanuel has a background in playing all types of genres and loves to make people happy through musical therapy. He looks forward to working with you to make every experience memorable.
I provide the music (any request from client- optional) .
I provide the equipment( speakers, saxophone, laptop/tablet with instrumental music).
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Woodbridge, VA
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Brandywine, MD
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 10:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:00pm - 10:30pm
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Reston, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Oxon Hill, MD
Saturday
Surprise
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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College Park, MD
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Baby Shower
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Bethesda, MD
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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McLean, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Oxon Hill, MD
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bethesda, MD
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Frederick, MD
Sunday
Baby Shower
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Hanover, MD
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Arlington, VA
Monday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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McLean, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Lanham, MD
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Oxon Hill, MD
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 7:00pm
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Bowie, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Dundalk, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Glen Burnie, MD
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Columbia, MD
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Beltsville, MD
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Vienna, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Washington, DC
Tuesday
Retirement Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Arlington, VA
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Arlington, VA
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Washington, DC
Sunday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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District Heights, MD
Saturday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Bowie, MD
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Oxon Hill, MD
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Gainesville, VA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Baltimore, MD
Friday
Graduation
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Arlington, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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York, PA
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Arlington, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Frederick, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Dumfries, VA
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Baltimore, MD
Tuesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Arlington, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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College Park, MD
Friday
Retirement Community Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Gainesville, VA
Saturday
Retirement Party
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Crofton, MD
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Pasadena, MD
Sunday
Surprise
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Annapolis, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
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Clinton, MD
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Baltimore, MD
Friday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:15am
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Arlington, VA
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
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Fort Washington, MD
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Crownsville, MD
Friday
Retirement Community Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Gainesville, VA
Friday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Washington, DC
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Reston, VA
Friday
School Assembly
9:00am - 11:30am
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Anniversary Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Brandywine, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Mechanicsburg, PA
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Manassas, VA
Sunday
Surprise
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Arlington, VA
Friday
Birthday Party
9:30am - 10:00am
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Vienna, VA
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Mitchellville, MD
Saturday
Convention/Trade Show
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Baltimore, MD
Sunday
Anniversary Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Baltimore, MD
Friday
Campus Event
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Washington, DC
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Saturday
Surprise
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Union, WA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington Navy Yard, DC
Saturday
Anniversary Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Lake Ridge, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Washington, DC
Tuesday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 10:30pm
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Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 2:30pm
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Washington D.C., DC
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Waldorf, MD
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 7:30pm
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Arlington, VA
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Potomac, MD
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Washington D.C., DC
Saturday
Retirement Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Waldorf, MD
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Clarksburg, MD
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday
Religious Celebration
8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
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Lanham, MD
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Rockville, MD
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Easton, MD
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Herndon, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Camp Springs, MD
Sunday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 3:45pm
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College Park, MD
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:15am
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Burtonsville, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Stevensville, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
10:00pm - 10:30pm
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Middle River, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Woodbridge, VA
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Waldorf, MD
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Washington, DC
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
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Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Arlington, VA
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Washington, DC
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
Thursday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:30pm - 10:30pm
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Woodstock, MD
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Sterling, VA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tysons, VA
Saturday
Quinceañera
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Gaithersburg, MD
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Washington D.C., DC
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Graduation
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
District Convocation
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
District Convocation
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
District Convoction
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Church Anniversary
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Campus Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 11:00pm
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Woodstock, MD
Saturday
Anniversary Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Sunday
Graduation
3:00pm - 9:00pm
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Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Gainesville, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Washington, DC
Israel Houghton, Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum
wireless/microphone for saxophone
Saxophone Player
