Kaleidoscope: An introduction to Underrepresented Repertoire
Memphis, TN
Thu, November 11, 2021 12:00 PM, CST
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Capacity
- 75 of 100 spots still available
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- Bring your own drinks
- No bathroom at this event
This is a Groupmuse Masterclass
An online specialized seminar or performance given by musicians; interactive and educational.
If you want to take a journey that will unleash a whole new world of music, that will educate and delight, then join us for this free online masterclass!
Hop on Zoom with us at 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 10am Pacific. Feel free to enjoy your lunch and coffee during this time too.
You are invited to attend a program of riveting performances and learn about the lives of fascinating composers of African descent:
George Walker
HT Burleigh
Samuel Coleridge Taylor
William Grant Still
Moses Hogan
This masterclass will be presented by two champions of diverse repertoire: Dr. Artina McCain and Dr. Gwendolyn Alfred.
Dr. McCain will feature pieces from her latest publication, 24 Traditional African American Folk Songs published by Hal Leonard, and Dr. Alfred will present excerpts from her latest publication, A Brief Overview of Selected Art Songs by Black Female Composers for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Students published in the NATS Journal of Singing.
These accomplished artists will round out the program with a performance that showcases the beautiful song, Love Let the Wind Cry, a collaboration from their latest Black Female Composers Tour.
There is so much incredible music to be enjoyed! You just might make a discovery of a new favorite piece, or hear an old favorite come to life anew.
This free masterclass is supported by Groupmuse Foundation
What's the music?
Spirituals: Moses Hogan/HT Burleigh
2 Selections from Artina's recent publication 24 Traditional African American Folk Songs published by Hal Leonard:
Guide My Feet
Ride on King Jesus
Prelude -- George Walker
Selection from Samuel Coleridge Taylor's Three-Fours, op.71
Were You There
Love Let the Wind Cry -- Undine Smith Moore
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This is a Groupmuse Masterclass
An online specialized seminar or performance given by musicians; interactive and educational.
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