| November 1-3, 2012 heritagefestival@yv-atlanta.org 404-916-7800 |
| Heritage Music Festival and Competition |
| Clinicians/Adjudicators include: Mrs. Laura English-Robinson; Mr. Joscelin Lockhart; Dr. David E. Morrow; Dr. Louise Toppin Composition Competition Panel: Mr. Marques Garrett; Mr. Damon H. Dandridge; Dr. Robert Tanner |
| The Heritage Festival is focused on African-American choral and vocal music. The event includes performances, workshops, clinics, and culminates in the finals concert for the Heritage Competition. The Festival is divided into 2 tracts: Vocal and Choral(Conductors/Music Teachers). Each tract is composed of workshops geared towards the needs of the group. Registered participants are able to attend all workshops. |
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Opening Concert
Spelman College Glee Club
Dr. Kevin Johnson, Director
Morehouse College Glee Club
Dr. David Morrow, Director
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Friday, November 2, 2012
Morning Workshop
Music Beyond the Radio: Engaging Urban Students in Classical Vocal Repertoire
Mr. Joscelin Lockhart
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
11:00AM
Afternoon Workshop
African-American Concert Repertoire
Dr. Louise Toppin
Spelman College- Fine Arts Building
3:00PM
Evening Concert
Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society
Dr. Curtis Powell, Director
Voices of Atlanta & Cadence
And Special Guests
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Opening Concert
Spelman College Glee Club
Dr. Kevin Johnson, Director
Morehouse College Glee Club
Dr. David Morrow, Director
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Friday, November 2, 2012
Morning Workshop
Music Beyond the Radio: Engaging Urban Students in Classical Vocal Repertoire
Mr. Joscelin Lockhart
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
11:00AM
Afternoon Workshop
African-American Concert Repertoire
Dr. Louise Toppin
Spelman College- Fine Arts Building
3:00PM
Evening Concert
Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society
Dr. Curtis Powell, Director
Voices of Atlanta & Cadence
And Special Guests
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Morning Discussion
A Career in Music, Grad Schools, and Q&A
Dr. Louise Toppin, facilitator
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
10:00 AM
Afternoon Workshop I
Approaching African-American Music-The Spiritual
Dr. David E. Morrow
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
2:00PM
$20*
Afternoon Workshop II
Vocal Health for the Mature Instrument
Mrs. Laura English-Robinson
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
2:00PM
$20*
Heritage Competition Finals Concert
Sponsored by the Morehouse College Department of Music
Darryl Taylor, countertenor
Aaron Mathews, piano
Including a performance of Adolphus Hailstork’s Cantata, I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Combined Choir and Orchestra composed of musicians from across Atlanta
R. Wayne Woodson, conductor
Timothy Miller, tenor
Morehouse College-Ray Charles Center for the Performing Arts
6:00 PM
Scholarship Donations Will Be Accepted at the Door
Morning Discussion
A Career in Music, Grad Schools, and Q&A
Dr. Louise Toppin, facilitator
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
10:00 AM
Afternoon Workshop I
Approaching African-American Music-The Spiritual
Dr. David E. Morrow
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
2:00PM
$20*
Afternoon Workshop II
Vocal Health for the Mature Instrument
Mrs. Laura English-Robinson
Morehouse College- Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Education Center
2:00PM
$20*
Heritage Competition Finals Concert
Sponsored by the Morehouse College Department of Music
Darryl Taylor, countertenor
Aaron Mathews, piano
Including a performance of Adolphus Hailstork’s Cantata, I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Combined Choir and Orchestra composed of musicians from across Atlanta
R. Wayne Woodson, conductor
Timothy Miller, tenor
Morehouse College-Ray Charles Center for the Performing Arts
6:00 PM
Scholarship Donations Will Be Accepted at the Door
| • Individuals who pay for a workshop are able to attend evening concerts for no additional charge |
| Festival Schedule |
Jocelyn Lockhart
Dr. Louise Toppin
Dr. David Morrow
Mrs. Laura English-Robinson
| Spelman College Glee Club |
| Morehouse College Glee Club |
| CAU Philharmonic Society |
| Dr.Darryl Taylor |
| Mr. Timothy Miller |
| Mr. R. Wayne Woodson |