Reflecting on the Past…Reaching toward the Future, II
E. V. Moore Building (University of Michigan) 1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor, MichiganThis conference focuses on the curation of music of the African Diaspora for future research and performance from September 12-15, 2019. Through a series of lectures, panels and performances by leading scholars, composers and performers, attendees will discuss rediscovered operas, have conversations on the newly created operas on African American themes, hear a workshop performance […]
It’s Ladies’ Night–Spirituals by Women Composers
Carman Center, Mayflower Community 616 Broad St., Grinnell, IA, United StatesSoprano Randye Jones and pianist Marlys Grimm present a mini-program of spirituals by Margaret Bonds, Florence Price, Maria Thompson, Undine Smith Moore, Julia Perry and Betty Jackson King.
Must You Be Black to Sing Spirituals?
Marshelltown Public Library 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown, IA, United StatesAuthor and musician Randye Jones will discuss the question of whether non-Black singers--either soloists or choirs--should study and perform Negro spirituals. She will spend some time on historical concerns, on points to consider when deciding whether to study spirituals and on some thoughts about using dialect in performance. Jones’ presentation will serve as an opportunity […]
Carry Me Home: A Story of the Underground Railroad Told in Song
First Presbyterian Church 220 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA, United StatesA concert of Negro spirituals performed by soprano Randye Jones and pianist Marlys Grimm. The spirituals, set by composer Harry T. Burleigh, along with excerpts from slave narratives, tell a story of the historic Underground Railroad and the escapees who took the perilous journey to freedom.
Carry Me Home: A Story of the Underground Railroad Told in Song
Herrick Chapel, Grinnell College 1128 Park St., Grinnell, IA, United StatesA concert of Negro spirituals performed by soprano Randye Jones and pianist Marlys Grimm. The spirituals, set by composer Harry T. Burleigh, along with excerpts from slave narratives, tell a story of the historic Underground Railroad and the escapees who took the perilous journey to freedom. The program is free and open to the public.
Book Talk: So You Want to Sing Spirituals
Burling Library, Grinnell College 1111 6th Ave., Grinnell, IA, United StatesAuthor and musician Randye Jones will discuss her new book, So You Want to Sing Spirituals: A Guide for Performers. Although the book covers a range of subjects related to studying concert spirituals both for solo voice and choral forces, Jones’ current plan for the talk is to focus on the question of whether non-Black […]
Book Talk: “So You Want to Sing Spirituals”
Oxon Hills Branch Library 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD, United StatesAuthor and musician Randye Jones will discuss her new book, So You Want to Sing Spirituals: A Guide for Performers. Although the book covers a range of subjects related to studying concert spirituals both for solo voice and choral forces, Jones’ current plan for the talk is to discuss the beautiful "rare gems" in the […]
Paraprofessional Showcase-MLA Conference
Hilton Norfolk The Main 100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA, United StatesRandye Jones will give a presentation about her current research activities, including her recently released book, So You Want to Sing Spirituals: A Guide for Performers, and the new project, Recorded Concert Spirituals: A Guide for Solo Vocalists. This Music Library Association Conference Paraprofessional Showcase session will highlight the work of Paraprofessional Members of the […]