Edward Kelsey Moore ~ Appearing Soon!
making music or discussing writing
Edward Kelsey Moore making music. . .
Chicago Sinfonietta
M.L.K. Tribute Concerts
Sunday, January 20, 2019 ~ Naperville, Illinois
Monday, January 21, 2019 ~ Chicago, Illinois
CONDUCTORS
Kedrick Armstrong
Kellen Gray
GUEST ARTISTS
Kyle Dickson, violin
Kenneth Woods, spoken word
Waubonsie Valley Mosaic Choir
Edward Kelsey Moore will be among his orchestra colleagues for these concerts.
The late Chicago Sinfonietta maestro, Dr. Paul Freeman, had a dream when he founded what is still the nation's most diverse orchestra: to provide a space for diversity, inclusion, and acceptance in the world of classical music. Celebrate the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Chicago Sinfonietta as they present their annual M.L.K. Tribute Concert, featuring the conducting talents of Sinfonietta Assistant Conductor Kedrick Armstrong and Charleston Symphony Assistant Conductor Kellen Gray, both graduates of Sinfonietta's industry-leading Project Inclusion professional development program.
The pieces in this season's M.L.K. Tribute Concert were specially selected by Armstrong and Gray in collaboration with Sinfonietta’s Music Director Mei-Ann Chen. The concerts will include Ludwig van Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Op.84, Adolphus Hailstork's Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed, Trevor Weston's The People Could Fly, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Petite Suite de Concert, Op.77, plus Sir Michael Tippett's Five Negro Spirituals from 'A child of our time' and James Lee III's Come Unto Me. Also featuring Project Inclusion Orchestral Fellow
Kyle Dickson as the featured solo violinist for The People Could Fly
and the Waubansie Valley Mosaic Choir in several of the pieces.
A spoken word performance by Kenneth Woods
with some of Dr. King's most important speeches
will be interlaced with the musical components of the program.
Project Inclusion is Chicago Sinfonietta's groundbreaking fellowship program where talent and mentorship converge to further develop emerging musicians, conductors, and administrators. Each season Project Inclusion offers multifaceted, professional development fellowships to four orchestral and ensemble musicians, up to four conductors, and one or two arts administrators.
The Chicago Sinfonietta was founded by Maestro Paul Freeman to address the need for diversity in orchestras and the lack of inclusive connection between classical musicians and the vibrant, nuanced, communities where they live and perform. Since 1987 Chicago Sinfonietta has made it their mission to represent the city of Chicago, reflecting the city’s vibrancy on stage and in Sinfonietta’s programming — making classical music accessible for anyone. In everything they do, Chicago Sinfonietta has been inspired by its founder Paul Freeman (1936-2015). The orchestra's thirty one years have been highlighted by six European tours, two Kennedy Center performances, three Millennium Park concerts (attended by over 19,000 people), and sixteen vinyl LP or CD recordings.
Chicago Sinfonietta
M.L.K. Tribute Concerts
Sunday, January 20, 2019 ~ 3:00pm
Wentz Concert Hall ~ 171 E. Chicago Ave ~ Naperville, IL 60540
Monday, January 21, 2019 ~ 7:30pm
Orchestra Hall / Symphony Center ~ 220 S. Michigan Ave. ~ Chicago, IL 60604
Edward Kelsey Moore discussing writing. . .
Edward Kelsey Moore in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst Public Library
Friday, January 25th, 2019 at 7:00pm
Award-winning, Chicago area author Edward Kelsey Moore will be the guest speaker at Elmhurst Library’s “Meet the Author” on January 25th.
E.K.M. will discuss the process of writing his first two novels, and read from his work. There will be time for Q&As at the end of the presentation
and Edward will autograph copies of his novels for visitors.
E.K.M.’s books will also be available for sale.
The program is free, but registration is necessary. Call the library at
(630) 279-8696, ask for the Information Desk to register for this program.
Meet the Author: Edward Kelsey Moore
Friday, January 25th, 2019 7:00 - 8:30pm
Elmhurst Public Library
125 S. Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126
An interesting fact: during the 1990s and early 2000s,
Edward Kelsey Moore was a professor of music at nearby Elmhurst College!
Elmhurst Public Library
Friday, January 25th, 2019 at 7:00pm
Award-winning, Chicago area author Edward Kelsey Moore will be the guest speaker at Elmhurst Library’s “Meet the Author” on January 25th.
E.K.M. will discuss the process of writing his first two novels, and read from his work. There will be time for Q&As at the end of the presentation
and Edward will autograph copies of his novels for visitors.
E.K.M.’s books will also be available for sale.
The program is free, but registration is necessary. Call the library at
(630) 279-8696, ask for the Information Desk to register for this program.
Meet the Author: Edward Kelsey Moore
Friday, January 25th, 2019 7:00 - 8:30pm
Elmhurst Public Library
125 S. Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126
An interesting fact: during the 1990s and early 2000s,
Edward Kelsey Moore was a professor of music at nearby Elmhurst College!
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