Go-DIVA! Productions, Inc.

Greetings and Your ATTENTION Please!

A new Go-DIVA! Productions website is currently under construction and will be found at its new home at godivaproductions.com ! 
We will update you when the new site goes live! 
Until then, we'll maintain very basic information here at the original site for your immediate needs.  We can't wait to welcome you to our new site!

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Email:  [email protected]

Facebook:  Go-DIVA Productions, Inc

Twitter:  GoDivaPro
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Go-DIVA! Productions, Inc. mission includes the following:

 * Provide an extraordinary variety of exceptional quality LIVE entertainment for public and private organizations and individuals  

 * Support local youth  music education programs through fundraising and advocacy   

 * Provide music education for all ages through private voice instruction, master classes, workshops and more.

GDP's artistic director/president is professional performance artist Jennifer Cooper who offers a unique and deeply varied repertoire of entertainment, superbly executed, which has gained her enormous popularity in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Described as having "the voice of an angel" (by Running Hare Vineyard owner, Barb Scarborough), this Maryland native's opening chapter reads like a fairytale, including a successful professional opera career, world travel, a strong social network, and a lifestyle most only dream of.  Then, fate took the reins...

...or was it destiny? 

One unexpected medical setback abruptly ended that dream.  During a long and difficult hiatus from her only passion - performing - she questioned, cursed, tried, failed, lost faith, cried, raged, rested, tried again, serendipitously found inspiration, and...

...discovered a new voice within. 

Jennifer now performs with a myriad of talented professional musicians in the realm of jazz, blues, pop, musical theater and opera.  To explore them all, visit JenniferCooperVoice.  

In the summer of 2010, she established her band GrooveSpan offering a wide variety of repertoire with the highest quality in the region.  Other musical projects created by Go-DIVA! Productions include: "Opera Night" / "Broadway Night" series (dinner and showcase series that quickly sold-out), "Sentimental Journey" (WWII musical tribute), "Only Yesterday" (Carpenters tribute), "Velvet Nights" (jazz cabaret), a one-woman, autobiographical musical cabaret, "Go-DIVA! ~ of Song, Silence and the Abuse of Chocolate", co-created and written by playwright, LB Hamilton.  That production's sequel, "Go-DIVA! Act III: The Swan Takes Flight" served as a benefit performance that raised $5,800 for the Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra, highlighting the Youth Music Advocacy aspect and mission of Go-DIVA! Productions.

Explore our website to learn more details about these and other endeavors.   Visit the Calendar of Events to catch an inspiring, entertaining, unique performance that is guaranteed to keep you coming back for more!

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GrooveSpan... spanning jazz to rock, classic to modern.
Available for special events, private parties, etc.

        VISIT GrooveSpan's  website HERE!
           To "LIKE" GrooveSpan on FACEBOOK, click HERE !
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 The following events include some of the highlights of 2012 that we particularly enjoyed!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012 - 8pm

Jennifer will join forces with the Rappahannock Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Kirk Wilke for a fun-filled evening of jazz and musical theater.

Come to the Cabaret and enjoy favorites (arranged by James Witherite) including "Fly Me to the Moon", "Summertime", "Can't Help Lovin' dat Man", "Nearness of You", My Funny Valentine" and more!  Top off the evening with tons of laughter when you hear Jennifer's signature crowd-pleaser, "The Alto's Lament"!

Grace Church of Fredericksburg - Center for the Arts, 1141 Heatherstone Dr, Fredericksburg, VA.   

 Visit www.rappahannockpops.org for information.

FOLLOW UP:  What a spectacular evening in Fredericksburg!  Deepest gratitude to Maestro Kirk Wilke, the Rappahannock Pops Orchestra, and all the staff, friends, family, fans and folks who contributed to such a magical night of music.  Looking forward to working with the orchestra again in 2013!  Stay tuned!  - Jennifer 10/14/12

Jennifer will perform as guest vocal soloist at the renowned St. Mary's College River Concert Series on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 8pm. Accompanied by the Chesapeake Orchestra and led by Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag, Jennifer and several other local artists (including Don Stapleson, Joseph Norris, Rick Humphreys and Gretchen Ritchie) will entertain the masses at this widely popular summer-long series with a mix of styles including jazz, folk and pop. Arrive early, as this popular series sees thousands gather each Friday (usually around 6pm) at the Townhouse Green of St. Mary's College of Southern Maryland to stake their favorite viewing/listening spot and enjoy a picnic among friends and family while awaiting the first notes of the two-hour concert.  Admission is FREE.  Food, beverages, artisans and service vendors line the perimeter of the listening area all evening.  For more information, visit www.smcm.edu/riverconcert/index.html.  Or contact the Office of Conferences and Events at 240-895-2021.

 FOLLOW-UP NOTE: 

What a wonderful experience!  Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed this beautiful concert!

(Photo by Carl Reichelt)

 "Jennifer, your performance last night at the River Concert was the highlight of the evening for us.  The arrangements were wonderful and your interpretation of the songs was superb with all the "Sway" they needed.  What a great stage presence!  We look forward to seeing you at another venue soon."  - Bob Boyd