The African American Museum, Dallas will present An Evening with Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston. The orchestra’s sixth Dallas appearance is in memory of revered musician, accompanist and educator Billie K. Roberts. The event benefits the Youth Programs of the AAM.
One of the nation's oldest contemporary majority African-American community orchestras, the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra was formed in 1983 under the umbrella of the nonprofit Community Music Center of Houston. Founder and Music Director Anne Lundy says its three purposes are to give African American instrumentalists opportunities to perform together; to explore and perform music written by Black composers; and to be an example to the Black community that orchestras can include people that look like them.
The African American Museum, Dallas will present The Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston in Concert. The orchestra’s ninth Dallas appearance will honor one of the most notable saxophonists of all time – Grammy Award winner Bradford C. Leali – and feature performances bystudent winners of the Museum’s Youth Classical Artist Competition.
Under the direction of Dr. Anne Lundy, the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra will celebrate the musical legacy of Scott Joplin, paying homage to his groundbreaking contributions, along with the works of Roberta Flack and Quincy Jones. The Orchestra will perform selections – all composed by Black artists – ranging from Joplin’s iconic Ragtime pieces to spiritual songs and modern compositions.
The evening will also spotlight Bradford C. Leali, a University of North Texas graduate whose illustrious career includes tours with legends like Harry Connick Jr. and the Count Basie Orchestra, a memorable performance at President Obama’s inauguration, and appearances on NBC’s Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Arsenio Hall Show. Currently a UNT jazz saxophone professor, Leali continues to perform, record new music and tour with Lyle Lovett.
Three student winners of the Youth Classical Artist Competition will perform and receive scholarships from The Bradley-Johnson Foundation. The students are Seth Brown on saxophone, Christian Ramos on clarinet and Tinashe McGowan on piano with John Tatum serving as the collaborative pianist.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the African American Museum’s programs dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talented young musicians.
The African American Museum, Dallas will present The Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston in Concert. The orchestra’s ninth Dallas appearance will honor one of the most notable saxophonists of all time – Grammy Award winner Bradford C. Leali – and feature performances bystudent winners of the Museum’s Youth Classical Artist Competition.
Under the direction of Dr. Anne Lundy, the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra will celebrate the musical legacy of Scott Joplin, paying homage to his groundbreaking contributions, along with the works of Roberta Flack and Quincy Jones. The Orchestra will perform selections – all composed by Black artists – ranging from Joplin’s iconic Ragtime pieces to spiritual songs and modern compositions.
The evening will also spotlight Bradford C. Leali, a University of North Texas graduate whose illustrious career includes tours with legends like Harry Connick Jr. and the Count Basie Orchestra, a memorable performance at President Obama’s inauguration, and appearances on NBC’s Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Arsenio Hall Show. Currently a UNT jazz saxophone professor, Leali continues to perform, record new music and tour with Lyle Lovett.
Three student winners of the Youth Classical Artist Competition will perform and receive scholarships from The Bradley-Johnson Foundation. The students are Seth Brown on saxophone, Christian Ramos on clarinet and Tinashe McGowan on piano with John Tatum serving as the collaborative pianist.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the African American Museum’s programs dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talented young musicians.
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