Tuesday, April 26, 2011

'Berklee City Music And Music Unites Celebrate Quincy Jones With Tribute Performance' in NYC 9:45 PM, April 28

[Quincy Jones and President Barack Obama (Photo by Ruth David)]

Julie Holland of Triple 7 Public Relations, LLC tells AfriClassical of a tribute to Quincy Jones:

BERKLEE CITY MUSIC AND MUSIC UNITES CELEBRATE QUINCY JONES WITH TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE AT TRIBECA FILM FESITVAL
Tribeca Film Institute, Hiro Ballroom
Thursday, April 28th | 9:45pm (rehearsals 4:45pm)

“WHAT: Students from the Berklee City Music ensemble and the Harlem-based Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Boys and Girls Harbor, Inc. honor legendary musician and music education advocate Quincy Jones with a musical tribute including the Lioness Hunt from "The Lion King" on Broadway.

“WHEN: Performance - Thursday April 28, 9:45–10:20pm
Rehearsals - Thursday April 28, 4:45-5:20pm

“WHY: Since 2009 Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger, composer, and Berklee College of Music alumnus Quincy Jones has served as Berklee City Music Ambassador and championed the organization's cause to bring music education to children in under-served communities. Mr. Jones cited Berklee City Music as a model for youth music programs and has been an inspiration to the children who benefit from programs like Berklee City Music and Music Unites. Now the children are honoring Mr. Jones and showing their appreciation with a musical tribute.

“LOCATION: Tribeca Film Instititute
Legacy Celebration: Quincy Jones
Hiro Ballroom
88th 9th Ave
New York, NY”

“ABOUT QUINCY JONES:
An impresario in the broadest and most creative sense of the word, Quincy Jones’ career has encompassed the roles of composer, record producer, artist, film producer, arranger, conductor, instrumentalist, TV producer, record company executive, magazine founder and multi-media entrepreneur. As a master inventor of musical hybrids, he has shuffled pop, soul, hip-hop, jazz, classical, African and Brazilian music into many dazzling fusions, traversing virtually every medium, including records, live performance, movies and television.

ABOUT BERKLEE CITY MUSIC:
Berklee City Music is a nonprofit program offered by Berklee College of Music that provides music education to 4th to 12th graders in under-served communities. With year-round instruction, expert faculty, individualized mentoring, and a comprehensive curriculum, Berklee City Music combines the breadth of Berklee resources, facilities, and available scholarships with an environment of attention and encouragement. Kids get the tools and support they need to flourish as students, musicians, and—perhaps most important—confident and well-rounded individuals ready to shape their world.

“ABOUT MUSIC UNITES:
Music Unites is a a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to bringing music education to underprivileged children in under-funded inner city school systems. Music Unites goal is to connect people through the universality of music by providing communities with opportunities for a rich musical experience. This is achieved by offering established and emerging musicians performance opportunities in a variety of venues and locations, including schools, where they act as mentors to the students.

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