Eric Conway: 'Meet our guest choirs for our March 3 Silver Anniversary Celebration Concert'

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Eric Conway of Morgan State University forwards this release:
The Bach Concert Series' Silver Anniversary Celebration Concert Series is just days away -- on Sunday, March 3 at Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Do you have your tickets yet? The concert will be a joyous occasion of massive scope: 300 musicians will perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony, including 52 orchestra members and four world-class soloists, all under the direction of Bach Concert Series founder, Maestro T. Herbert Dimmock.  Joining the Bach Concert Choir at this concert will be two magnificent choirs from Maryland, the Maryland State Boychoir and the Morgan State University Choir. 
Now celebrating its 26th season, The Maryland State Boychoir under the direction of Stephen A. Holmes serves the State of Maryland as its "Official Goodwill Ambassadors." The Boychoir performs over 60 times annually throughout Maryland as well as on national and international tours. The Maryland State Boychoir is dedicated to providing talented boys with a musical education in the tradition of the great European choir schools and provides an environment that cultivates the art of choral singing. Boys in the choir are given opportunities to perform professionally and grow socially. Visit www.marylandstateboychoir.org for more information. 
The Morgan State University Choir is one of the nation's most prestigious university choral ensembles. The choral forces of this critically acclaimed choir include The University Choir, which is over 130 voices strong, and The Morgan Singers - approximately 40 voices. While classical, gospel, and contemporary popular music comprise the choir's repertoire, the choir is noted for its emphasis on preserving the heritage of the spiritual, especially in the historic practices of performance. The Morgan State University Choir has shared its musical gifts on many grand stages all over the world - with numerous dignitaries and celebrated performers - making them cultural ambassadors for Morgan State University, the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland and the United States. Please visit www.msuchoir.org for additional information.

Dominique-René de Lerma on W.G. Still's 'Afro-American Symphony': There has not been any performance that has equaled that of Lawrence's orchestra

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William Grant Still
Dominique-René de Lerma:

Iam extraordinarily glad that, through the critically important website of William Zick (chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/), atargeted and international audience was aware of this performance ofWilliam Grant Still's Afro-American symphony.  I wasinvolved in the LP recording of the work we did with the LondonSymphony Orchestra (the other LSO) for Columbia Records forty yearsago and I am very familiar with all of the subsequent CD recordings. There has not been any performance that has equaled that ofLawrence's orchestra, conducted with such profound understanding byDr. Moss -- not in terms of sentiment, balance, or insight.  Iknew Dr. Still, and I know he would have been astonished that anyundergraduate school orchestra would have scheduled or given sostellar a performance.  I alerted in advance Judith Anne Still,the composer's daughter and my dear friend, to this performance. She certainly listened on her computer, along with our many friendsand colleagues in Europe and Africa.  This performance is beingadded to the entry on Still in my forthcoming encyclopedia.  Thefirst time anyone at Lawrence ever heard this work (or perhapsStill's name) would have been in my classes on Black music(1994-2002). The students were then irritated they had not thus farencountered such a milestone in Black music history.  Now, bymore than those just in the Con, this work has been heard.  Andall of those elsewhere were introduced to the high standards of ourstudents.  I am so deeply proud that my final of 52 years ofteaching, were dedicated to Lawrence!

Dominique-Renéde Lerma, retired professor of music, Lawrence University

Comment by email:It was indeed a wonderful performance, and an important moment for Lawrence to let this great work resound though the Chapel and across the globe via our webcast.  Thank you all for your support getting the word out about this concert.
Still glowing from the glorious music-making.
Dean Brian Pertl

WQXR.org: 'The Choral Mix with Kent Tritle: African American Choral Composers'

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WilliamGrant Still (Photo is the sole property of William Grant Still Music,and is used with permission)
WilliamGrant Still (1895-1978) and Ulysses S. Kay, Jr. (1917-1995) are profiled at AfriClassical.com, whichfeatures a comprehensive Works List for each by Prof. Dominique-René deLerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com 
An hour of choral music of African American composers may be heard via the following link:
WQXR New York City

The Choral Mix with Kent Tritle

African American Choral Composers

Sunday, February 24, 2013

On this edition of The Choral Mix, Kent Tritle explores compositions of contemporary African Americans.  ... Ulysses Kay was originally encouraged to pursue composition by William Grant Still, and composed for chorus receiving particular praise for his works. He taught for two decades in the city at Lehman College. Featured on this episode is his sacred triptych called, A New Song-3 Psalms for Chorus. They are a capella settings of portions of Psalms 149, 103 and 117. The Choir of Trinity Church Wall Street sings this version under the direction of Larry King.
Philip Brunelle and his Minnesota group Vocalessence are champions of African American composition. We play selections sung by the midwestern group composed by two leading women -- Undine Smith Moore and Evelyn Simpson-Curenton.
This episode would not be complete without a contribution from the great William Grant Still. Grant Still was a prolific composer and man of many firsts -- the first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, the first to have a symphony (his first symphony) performed by a leading orchestra, the first to have an opera performed by a major opera company, and the first to have an opera performed on national television. These are all testaments to the great quality of work.  We feature his dramatic work, Wailing Woman. It's scored for Chorus, Orchestra and soloist.  We play a version featuring more of Vocalessence, with soloist Yolanda Williams led by Philip Brunelle.

WCCCD Special Career Programs

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WCCCD Special Career Programs - Certificates and Degrees

FYI - WCCCD Offers degrees and certificates in a variety of programs.  If you are interested or know of anyone who is interested; specifically in the welding field, or any of the other program attached, please feel free to contact:  Carolyn Carter
Assistant to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Board and Public RelationsOffice of the Chancellor Wayne County Community College District ccarter1@wcccd.edu

 

Please pass this information along.  Spring 2013 Semesters starts Wednesday January 23, 2012.  Registration is now open. New students are welcome and can apply for admission and financial aid at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Potter's Wheel - ART

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New times for Potter's Wheel
Art is for everyone! 

Saturday, January 5
Adult and Child Potter's Wheel (ages 5-adult)
Noon-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm

Saturday, January 12
Clay Animals (ages 5-12)
1-2:30pm

Saturday, January 19
Painting (ages 5-12)
1-2:30pm

Saturday, January 26
Adult and Child Potter's Wheel (ages 5-adult)
Noon-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm

Please help spread the word, and help us provide more great low cost, hands-on art experiences to more kids and adults throughout the Detroit area! 
Thank you, and hope to see you soon at Y Arts!

Contact: Byron Nemela
Y Arts Potter
Boll Family YMCA
1401 Broadway, Detroit
313-223-2751


Y Saturday Arts wish list:
- used potter's wheels
- used rolling bakery racks
- brushes

Potter's Wheel - ART

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New times for Potter's Wheel
Art is for everyone! 

Saturday, January 5
Adult and Child Potter's Wheel (ages 5-adult)
Noon-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm

Saturday, January 12
Clay Animals (ages 5-12)
1-2:30pm

Saturday, January 19
Painting (ages 5-12)
1-2:30pm

Saturday, January 26
Adult and Child Potter's Wheel (ages 5-adult)
Noon-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm

Please help spread the word, and help us provide more great low cost, hands-on art experiences to more kids and adults throughout the Detroit area! 
Thank you, and hope to see you soon at Y Arts!

Contact: Byron Nemela
Y Arts Potter
Boll Family YMCA
1401 Broadway, Detroit
313-223-2751


Y Saturday Arts wish list:
- used potter's wheels
- used rolling bakery racks
- brushes

GREEN SUMMER JOBS

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GREEN SUMMER JOBS
The Greening of Detroit along with The Student Conservation Association, Johnson Controls Inc, and JP Morgan Chase are partnering to hire over 160 Detroit High School Students this summer to work outdoors in neighborhood parks, green spaces, and conservation projects.

If you are interested in exploring green careers and currently reside in Detroit, this opportunity may be for you. Applications must be completed online. Answer the questions on the back side of this flyer. 
Online Application will be available March 4, 2013 @ 4pm. Applicants will be limited to the first 300 applications.


A COOPERATIVE PROJECT OF THE GREENING OF DETROIT AND SCA WITH MAJOR UNDERWRITING FROM JOHNSON CONTROLS AND J P MORGAN CHASE

Benefits: Gain Leadership Skills, Work Outside, Beautify your City, Earn Money, Team Work, Mentorship

Requirements:
1. Currently Enrolled in High School Student
2. Detroit Resident
3. Ages 15-18
4. Demonstrate satisfactory citizenship and a C– in each class by May 17th.
5. Must answer 4 short questions on back.
6. Must submit a letter of recommendation from one of the following at a tryout event April 6 or 13, 2013

The Greening of Detroit and Student Conservation Association are EEO Employers dedicated to workforce diversity. www.greeningofdetroit.com

Principal?? Teacher?? Coach?? Counselor?? Previous Employer??

How to Apply:
Please take some time to answer the four questions below, before you complete the online application. Your answers should be 3-5 sentences per answer. Make sure you have access to a computer with internet by 4 PM on March 4, 2013. The application process will close after the first 300 completed applications are received.

You will receive a letter in the mail by March 22, 2013 if your application was accepted.

Online Application available @ http://tinyurl.com/greeningofdetroit2013