Sunday, January 26, 2014

Barbara Wright-Pryor: Chicago Modern Orchestra Project presents 'Let The Thunder Roll' January 22, 2014

The audience attending CMOP's concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan.22, 2014 at South Shore Cultural Center

Barbara Wright-Pryor writes:


Chicago Modern Orchestra Project's Wednesday night January 22, 2014 concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a tremendous success and performed before a packed house, despite the inclement  weather. 
KUDOS to Renee Baker, founder/conductor and the Orchestra;  Robert Fisher's Sherwood Park String Players;  The Kenwood Academy String Ensemble; The Keith Hampton Singers and The Sinai Ensemble; Ernest Dawkins, saxophone; AACM-Great Black Music Ensemble, Mwata Bowden, music director and saxophone,
Renee Baker, conductor and CMOP extended special thanks to The Chicago Park District and the Advisory Council of South Shore Cultural Center, and to Advisory Council members Barbara Taylor, Geri Bethel, Mary Bruno, Tanine Murdock and Stephanie Roddy who came out to help with audience assistance and enjoy the concert.

Barbara Wright-Pryor

PRESIDENT
Chicago Music Association,
Branch No. 1, NANM Inc. (since 1919)
(A 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization)


CLASSICAL MUSIC CRITIC
The Chicago Crusader
6429 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Chicago, IL 60637 

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