Fox59.com: 'Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating Black History Month Tuesday night, with a free concert.'

[Thomas Wilkins]

Maestro Thomas Wilkins is Music Director of the Omaha Symphony and is a frequent Guest Conductor for orchestras around the county.

Fox59.com

ISO hosting free 'Celebration of Black History' concert

By News Staff Fox59

“Indianapolis — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating Black History Month Tuesday night, with a free concert. Fox59 News listened in Tuesday afternoon during a final dress rehearsal at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.

“Tuesday night's performance includes guest conductor Thomas Wilkins and the 'Voices of the Light' choir. The 'Celebration of Black History' concert is an annual event for the ISO. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The concert honors the significant impact of African-American music and musicians on the cultural life of Indianapolis and the nation.”

Thomas Wilkins Conducts Indianapolis Symphony in 'Celebration of Black History,' Feb. 8, 7:30 PM

[Conductor Thomas Wilkins]

Maestro Thomas Wilkins is
Music Director of the Omaha Symphony
and is also in demand as a Guest Conductor.
He will lead the Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra in "Celebration of Black History":

Celebration of Black History

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Thomas Wilkins, Conductor

Charlotte Blake Alston, Narrator

Voices of the Light, Chorus

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 7:30 pm

Free Concert!

Thomas Wilkins joins the ISO and special guests for our annual Celebration of Black History, a concert that honors the significant impact of African-American music and musicians on the cultural life of Indianapolis and the nation.

Maestro Leslie B. Dunner & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Celebration of Black History

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra; Leslie B. Dunner, Conductor; Carolyn Sebron, Soprano; and the Asante Children's Theatre Kwanzaa Community Choir will perform a Celebration of Black History Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

The ISO’s annual Celebration of Black History concert celebrates the significant impact of African-American culture on classical and symphonic music, as well as the superb artistry and creativity of black artists, composers, and conductors. This year’s program reflects that focus with music by Indianapolis native and jazz legend Dr. David Baker, Maestro Dunner, Dorothy Rudd-Moore, and arrangements of traditional spirituals. Free and Open to the public.

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