R. Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir's '18th Annual Black Heritage Concert' in Cleveland Feb. 8

[The Collected Piano Works of R. Nathaniel Dett; Summy-Birchard (1973)]

Cleveland Institute of Music

“18TH ANNUAL BLACK HERITAGE CONCERT PRESENTED FEBRUARY 8

The 18th Annual Black Heritage Concert featuring ensembles from the Cleveland School of the Arts, is Sunday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. in CIM's Kulas Hall. The R. Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir, with director William B. Woods and the Chamber Orchestra, with director Diana Richardson, will perform works by Robert Morris, Charlie Parker, R. Nathaniel Dett and more.” 

“William B. Woods is a native of Gadsden, Alabama and received his early training in music at Carver High School. He then studied organ and choral music with the late Walter Blodgett at Tennessee State and Western Reserve University. His musical impact at Cleveland School of the Arts is felt throughout the Greater Cleveland Community and beyond. The Dett Choir, which he directs, has enhanced the reputation of the school by establishing a model of excellence in performance.” “Dianna Richardson is the orchestra director and head of the music department at the Cleveland School of the Arts. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from CIM. In 1998, Ms. Richardson received the Heidi Castleman Award for Excellence in Teaching and Performing Chamber Music.” [R. Nathaniel Dett is profiled at AfriClassical.com, along with a Works List and Bibliography compiled by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma of Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin]