Published February 15, 2016
The University of Louisiana Monroe Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir will present a
concert in commemoration of Black History Month on Monday, February 22, at 7:30 pm in Brown Theater.
There is no admission charge for this performance. Derle R. Long is conductor of the
Wind Ensemble and Deborah Chandler conducts the Concert Choir. Guest conductor for
this performance will be Jason Rinehart and special guest is Matthew James.
This concert features a wide variety of music styles and composers including Aaron
Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait," which will feature Matthew James as narrator. The text
of Lincoln Portrait is taken from Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address. Also
featured on the program will be John Legend’s "Glory" and Samuel Hazo’s "Today is
the Gift," composed in tribute to Mrs. Rosa Parks.
For more information on this performance, contact the ULM School of Visual and Performing
Arts at 318-342-3811.
