We Have Tomorrow (Langston Hughes) by Florence Price

Описание: We Have Tomorrow (Langston Hughes) by Florence Price was performed by Yolanda Rhodes and Deanne Tucker on Saturday, January 27, and Sunday, January 28, 2018 during the concert “Out of the Blues -- The Gift of Song“ which took place at the Eastside College Preparatory School, Performing Arts Center in East Palo Alto, California, USA.

The concert included music by:
Regina Baiocchi, Charles, Brown, Harry Burleigh, Dr. Valerie Capers, Roland Hayes, Hall Johnson, Charles Lloyd, Jr., Thelonious Monk, Andre Myers, Florence B. Price, John Robinson III, Robert Henry, William Grant Still, Billy Strayhorn, John Worley, Richard Wagner, and Roxanna Wright.

The concert was performed by:
Pianist: Josephine Gandolfi (Picasso Ensemble), Valerie Capers, Soprano: Yolanda Rhodes, Roxanna Wright, Tenor: Othello Jefferson, Vocalist/Pianist: LaDoris Cordell, Deanne Tucker, Violinist: Susan C. Brown (Picasso Ensemble), Cellist: Victoria Ehrlich (Picasso Ensemble), Bassist: John H. Robinson III, Percussion: Jim Kassis, Trombone: John Monroe, Trumpet: John Worley, Clarinetist: Carol A. Somersille, Saxophone: Oscar Pangilinan, Bassoon: Douglas Brown, Flute: Stephanie McNab, Eastside Choir: Jansen Verplank, Director

The African American Composer Initiative grew out of benefit concerts for Eastside Preparatory School in East Palo Alto, California. Directed by Dr. Josephine Gandolfi, we have presented many previously composed and as well as newly commissioned classical and jazz works for piano, vocals, and chamber ensembles. These performances are highlighted here. More information may be found at www.aacinitiative.org.