ARS POPULI
“A brilliant group of singers with a dynamic vision…”
- Michael McGlynn,
founder and director of Anúna
Ars Populi (Latin for "art of the people") is a vocal ensemble founded in 2023 by All-Ireland champion singer Kevin Elam to present acappella music, from folk to sacred, at a world-class level. Comprising six of the Mid-Atlantic’s most talented singers from a range of backgrounds, Ars Populi has garnered critical acclaim for our sensitive treatment of a wide range of repertoire, from Medieval and Renaissance gems to 20th century works, new arrangements of traditional folk ballads, jazz & pop standards, and more.
The group's name, which means “art of the people”, represents our view that singing is the most accessible, natural, and therefore democratic of all the musical arts, and as such, properly belongs to all humans. We also believe that art derives its meaning not from itself, but from the positive reaction it can create in the human mind and soul. Rooted in these beliefs, we strive to sing and present our concerts in a friendly, accessible way.
2025 - 2026 CONCERT SEASON
9/14/25 -Ends & Beginnings
Ascension & St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Washington DC
9/28/25 - Palestrina 500
Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Arlington, VA
10/5/25 - Ars (Gratia) Populi in Concert
Calvary United Methodist Church, Frederick, MD
1/4/26 - The Holly & the Ivy
St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Silver Spring MD
2/6/26 - Songs for Midwinter
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
3/22/26 - Lenten Rose
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, McLean VA
Our 2025 - 2026 season has come to a close. Check back soon for an announcement of our 2026-2027 season dates!
From our September 2025 concert at Ascension & St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Washington DC.
From our September 2025 concert at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, VA
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