SUNY Ulster’s Live Music Convocation Series is returning this spring, beginning with a showcase dedicated to the music of African American composers. The first event of the series will take place on Wednesday, February 14, at 1 p.m. in the Quimby Theater on the Stone Ridge campus.
This special concert will feature an array of performances by SUNY Ulster’s talented music faculty and friends. The afternoon’s program is designed to pay homage to the rich and diverse contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of American music. The performances will include compositions by Florence Price, Duke Ellington, Joe W. Moore, Justin Holland, and various Spirituals.
Featured performers include Edward Leavitt on piano, Greg Dinger on guitar, Paul Chambers on percussion, Valentina Shatalova on piano, Anastasia Solberg on viola, Marka Young on violin, and baritone vocalist, Jason Rober.
SUNY Ulster will offer this Live Music Convocation Series on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. throughout the spring semester. These events are free and open to the public. Students, faculty, and community members are all welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Janet Gehres at gehresj@sunyulster.edu.
