Dallas Symphony Will Perform “Primary Movements” of Jonathan Bailey Holland June 20

Pegasus News: Dallas Symphony Orchestra to put on African American Festival
By Pietro Elina of North Dallas Gazette

“The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced plans for the 15^th Annual 2008 African American Festival last Monday.” “ Unexpectedly, this year’s Festival will feature collaborations with Flint, Michigan’s renowned black composer Jonathan Bailey Holland, and our own community’s Dallas Black Dance Theater, who will perform Holland’s original, Primary Movements.”

“Proceeds from the African American Festival will be benefiting the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Summer Enrichment Program and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Young Strings Program.

The Young Strings Program is a unique, nationally recognized program, which promotes musical talent in young African American and Hispanic string players.” Full Post