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AACMS Performs Undine Smith Moore's "Afro-American Suite"
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Undine Smith Moore
Composer Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989 b. Jarrat, Virginia) a granddaughter of slaves was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for her oratorio, “Scenes from the Life of a Martyr,” based on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Moore is recognized as the Dean of African-American Women Composers & Music Laureate of Virginia. She held tenures at Virginia State University, while serving as a Visiting Professor Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, St. Benedict College in St. Joseph, Minnesota, St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota and Virginia Union University in Richmond Virginia. Moore also became the first African-American student from Fisk University (B.A., B. Music) to receive a scholarship to the Juilliard School of Music.
The Afro-American Suite composed in 1969 for Trio Pro Viva/Dorothy Antoinette Handy contains four movements 1) Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord; 2) I Heard the Preaching of the Elder; 3) Who Is That Yonder? 4)Shout All Over God’s Heaven. The work is performed without movement three on LLBN by Professor Janise White, Pianist, Founder & Conductor of the Afro-American Chamber Music Society Orchestra; Kevan Torfeh, Cellist & Studio Musician; and David Crawford, Flautist, Composer & Arranger.
Rebroadcasts of the program with be Thursday, August 23 at 10pm, Saturday, August 25 6:30pm & Sunday, August 26 at 2:00am. LLBN is seen in the Americas on Glorystar Christian satellite channel 105 and cable/VerizonFiOS/off air TV stations in select areas (channel 17 on Spectrum/Time Warner cable in Loma Linda, channel 31 on Verizon FiOS in surrounding communities), and online at www.llbn.tv, YouTube on Roku (under BrightStar TV) worldwide.
The Afro-American Suite composed in 1969 for Trio Pro Viva/Dorothy Antoinette Handy contains four movements 1) Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord; 2) I Heard the Preaching of the Elder; 3) Who Is That Yonder? 4)Shout All Over God’s Heaven. The work is performed without movement three on LLBN by Professor Janise White, Pianist, Founder & Conductor of the Afro-American Chamber Music Society Orchestra; Kevan Torfeh, Cellist & Studio Musician; and David Crawford, Flautist, Composer & Arranger.
Rebroadcasts of the program with be Thursday, August 23 at 10pm, Saturday, August 25 6:30pm & Sunday, August 26 at 2:00am. LLBN is seen in the Americas on Glorystar Christian satellite channel 105 and cable/VerizonFiOS/off air TV stations in select areas (channel 17 on Spectrum/Time Warner cable in Loma Linda, channel 31 on Verizon FiOS in surrounding communities), and online at www.llbn.tv, YouTube on Roku (under BrightStar TV) worldwide.
June 3 Concert Honorees
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JERALDINE SAUNDERS HERBISON (b. 1941), At Age 9, Herbison’s Father, A Jazz Guitarist Taught Her To Play By Ear; However, She Began Formal Music Training On Clarinet At Age 10. Herbison Graduated With Distinction From Virginia State College Earning A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Music Education With A Major In Violin, And Minors In Voice And Piano. Her Principal Composition Teachers Include Dean Of African American Women Composers, Professor Undine Smith Moore Of Virginia State University And Dr. Thomas Clark Of The University Of Michigan Division Of The National Music Camp At Interlochen.
A Prolific Composer Of Over 100 Works For Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, Choral Music, Art Songs, Instrumental Solos, Concertos, Her Works Have Been Performed At The Kennedy Center And By Professional Soloists, Chamber Musicians And Orchestras Throughout The U.s. And England. Herbison Has Received Commissions From The Nova Trio, Hope Montoni, Peninsula Chamber Players, York River Orchestra Ensemble For The Society Of Composers, Inc., And The Afro-American Chamber Music Society Orchestra Who In 1993, Commissioned And Premiered Cello Concerto No. 1 And In 2013 Commissioned And Premiered Concertino For Viola. Herbison’s Works Have Been Published In "From Spirituals To Symphonies", And "Black Women Composers" By Helen Walker-Hill; And "The String Students Library Of Music By Black Composers" By The Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation. Herbison Is Listed In The International Dictionary Of Women Composers By Aaron Cohen, Black Music Past And Present Vol. 2 By Hildred Roach; And The International Dictionary Of Black Composers By Samuel Floyd.
A Prolific Composer Of Over 100 Works For Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, Choral Music, Art Songs, Instrumental Solos, Concertos, Her Works Have Been Performed At The Kennedy Center And By Professional Soloists, Chamber Musicians And Orchestras Throughout The U.s. And England. Herbison Has Received Commissions From The Nova Trio, Hope Montoni, Peninsula Chamber Players, York River Orchestra Ensemble For The Society Of Composers, Inc., And The Afro-American Chamber Music Society Orchestra Who In 1993, Commissioned And Premiered Cello Concerto No. 1 And In 2013 Commissioned And Premiered Concertino For Viola. Herbison’s Works Have Been Published In "From Spirituals To Symphonies", And "Black Women Composers" By Helen Walker-Hill; And "The String Students Library Of Music By Black Composers" By The Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation. Herbison Is Listed In The International Dictionary Of Women Composers By Aaron Cohen, Black Music Past And Present Vol. 2 By Hildred Roach; And The International Dictionary Of Black Composers By Samuel Floyd.
DORCEAL DUCKENS, Bass-Baritone: is a native of Temple, Texas and number eight of twelve children, six boys and six girls. Duckens has performed many operatic roles with many Opera Company’s nationally and internationally. Educated at Prairie View A&M University, he received his Bachelor degree in Vocal Performance and Masters in Music Education. Additionally, he matriculated at Catholic University, Washington D.C. in pursuit of Doctoral studies in Vocal Performance (DMA).
Duckens appeared on Broadway in the role of “Ned” and “Luddud” in Scott Joplin’s premiere of Treemonisha in 1975 with the Houston Grand Opera arranged by Gunther Schuller. In 1978, he performed “La Boheme” and “Treemonisha” with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Later in 1978, he also performed at the Spoletto Festival in Italy with Gian Carlo Menotti. The Detroit, Michigan Opera in 1979 had Duckens performing Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha Opera. ” In 1981, Duckens toured with Texas Opera Theatre performing “Rigoletto” and “Don Pasquale.” In 1982, Duckens filmed “Treemonisha” with the Houston Grand Opera performing the role of “Ned”. Along with Dr. Robert A. Henry, Duckens co-founded the Houston Ebony Opera Guild where he is the Principal Bass -Baritone. He has performed many roles with Houston Ebony Opera including: Don Giovanni, Othello, Porgy & Bess, Marriage of Figaro, Magic Flute and others. Educated at Prairie View A&M University, he received his Bachelor degree in Vocal Performance and Masters in Music Education. Duckens says, “All that he has, and all that you will hear from him, is due to the grace of God and life without laughter is boring.”
AACMSO RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL AWARD FROM
CONGRESSWOMAN JUDY CHU
February 11, 2018
Black Symphonist Concert Series 2017
February - June 2017 - Southern California School & College Tour
Sponsors: LA County Arts Commission/Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas/AACMSO Board Members;
Disclaimer: Concerts subject to change;
Sponsors: LA County Arts Commission/Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas/AACMSO Board Members;
Disclaimer: Concerts subject to change;
