Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm (PST)
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Artina McCain, piano
Gwendolyn Alfred, soprano

Traditional, arr. Moses Hogan & Harry Burleigh – Spirituals TBA
Traditional, arr. Artina McCain – Guide My Feet
Traditional, arr. Artina McCain – Ride on King Jesus
George Walker – "Prelude" from Prelude and Caprice
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Selection from Three-Fours, Op. 71
Harry Burleigh – Were You There
Undine Smith Moore – Love Let the Wind Cry

Note from the Host: "If you want to take a journey that will unleash a whole new world of music, that will educate and delight, then join us for this free online masterclass!

"Hop on Zoom with us at 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 10am Pacific. Feel free to enjoy your lunch and coffee during this time too.

"You are invited to attend a program of riveting performances and learn about the lives of fascinating composers of African descent: George Walker, H.T. Burleigh, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, William Grant Still, & Moses Hogan.

"This masterclass will be presented by two champions of diverse repertoire: Dr. Artina McCain and Dr. Gwendolyn Alfred.

"Dr. McCain will feature pieces from her latest publication, 24 Traditional African American Folk Songs published by Hal Leonard, and Dr. Alfred will present excerpts from her latest publication, A Brief Overview of Selected Art Songs by Black Female Composers for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Students published in the NATS Journal of Singing.

"These accomplished artists will round out the program with a performance that showcases the beautiful song, Love Let the Wind Cry, a collaboration from their latest Black Female Composers Tour.

"There is so much incredible music to be enjoyed! You just might make a discovery of a new favorite piece, or hear an old favorite come to life anew."

This free masterclass is supported by Groupmuse Foundation.

The broadcast will take place at 12pm Central / 10am Pacific.

This presentation is free to view. RSVP for details/livestream link.