2023
African American
Music FESTIVAL
February 1-4
Coordinated by
Dr. Anthony T. Leach
Join our guest artists, students, and faculty for a variety of performances and panels throughout the week showcasing the music of African American composers!
Recitals and Concerts
February 1, 7:30 p.m. Recital, 'Music and Spoken Word'- Recital Hall​
February 2, 12:10 p.m. Bach's Lunch Concert- Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center​
February 2, 5:30 p.m. Lecture/Recital with Lara Downes, 'The Music of
Scott Joplin- Recital Hall​
February 2, 7:30 p.m. Recital, 'Music of African American Women Composers'- Recital Hall​
February 3, 2:30 p.m. Common Hour with Terrance Blanchard- Recital Hall​
February 3, 3:30 p.m. Voice Forum with Kenneth Overton, baritone- Room 110​
February 3, 7:30 p.m. Tribute Concert Celebrating the Music of T. J. Anderson - Recital Hall​
February 4, 1:00 p.m. 'Color My Music' Concert featuring Ensembles from the Penn State School of Music - Worship Hall, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
Essence of Joy
Velvet Brown, tuba
Mojatuba
Buzz Jones and the Unified Jazz Ensemble
Maria Thompson Corley, piano
Lara Downes, piano
Anthony Costa, clarinet
Naomi Seidman, flute
Ava DiMartino, mezzo soprano
Antonio Fondacaro, tenor
Ryan Rossignol, baritone
Ted Christopher, bass/baritone
Christyn Seay, tenor
Fred Dade, piano
Rachel Copeland, soprano
Blair Salter, piano
James Lyon, violin
Melody Quah, piano
Featuring Performances From
African American Music Festival 2023
Penn State Concert Choir, Dr. Christoher Kiver, conductor
Jazz Combo, Dr. Joshua Davis, conductor
Essence of Joy, Dr. Anthony T. Leach, conductor
Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Dr. Tonya Michell-Spradlin, conductor
Penn State Vocal Dimensions, Dr. Kathryn Hylton, conductor
Penn State Glee Club, Dr. Christopher Kiver, conductor
Chamber Orchestra, Prof Gerardo Edelstein, conductor