EXPECT THE NEXT EDITION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC IN COLOR ON MONDAY, APRIL 8TH.

We’ll be talking to the conductor of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Delta David Gier, about their concerts featuring classic music composed by Native Americans. 

 

In Part Two of our February Podcast, Classical Music In Color tells you about more events celebrating Black composers and performers during this Black History Month.  We’ll also tell you about Florence Price and the best selling album of her music from the Fort Smith Symphony. 

 

Here are links to the items mentioned in the report. 

Diverse Concert Artists 
Harlem Chamber Players 

Black Composers Coloring Book
Nashville Symphony Composer Lab 
Ford Musician Awards 
George Shirley Competition 

Since it is Black History Month in America, there will, most likely, be at least one classical music event in your area in celebration.  Here are a few of them, along with some important competition notices.

 

Here are the links mentioned in the report. 

First Blacks Chicago

CLASSICAL CONCERT: MÔD ARTISTS

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Black History Month Celebration!

2019 Black Composers Concert – by The James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts

Pittsburgh Symphony’s two-year EQT Orchestra Training Program for African American Musicians

By Voice Alone 

 

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