Louise Temple-Rosebrook on Florence Price: “I'll play...'Peter Go Ring Dem Bells'”; “I'm enjoying...her music”

[TOP: Florence Price: Symphony No. 3; Mississippi River Suite; The Oak; The Women's Philharmonic; Apo Hsu, Conductor; Koch 3 75182H1 (2001) (69:58)] BOTTOM: Dr. Louise Temple-Rosebrook, Organist]

Earlier today AfriClassical posted: “Progress-Index.com: Organist Louise Temple-Rosebrook in Music of Florence B. Price & Other Women Sept. 16.” We asked Dr. Temple-Rosebrook if she could tell us what music of Florence Price she will perform. She replied:

“Sure--I'll play 8 of the variations on the spiritual, 'Peter Go Ring Dem Bells'. I'm enjoying learning and performing her music.”

Florence Beatrice Smith Price (1887-1953) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works Lists by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com. Here is his entry Variations on a Folksong, Peter Go Ring Dem Bells:

Variations on a folksong, Peter go ring dem bells, for organ. Fayetteville AR: ClarNan, 1995 (Music of Florence Beatrice Price, vol. 1). Duration: 12:58.

CD: Frances Nobert, organ (Rosales/Glatter-Göz, 1998; Congregational Church, Claremont CA). Ravel OAR-550 (Music she wrote; Organ compositions by women).

CD: Calvert Johnson, organ (3m Harrison & Harrison; Christ Church, Savannah). Calcante CAL-014 (Chicago Renaissance woman; Florence Price organ works).

Patrick D. McCoy: 'Fisk University Organist Dr. Anthony Williams in recital at the Washington National Cathedral.'

[Dr. Anthony Williams]

Patrick D. McCoy sends this news to AfriClassical:

RECITAL REVIEW: Fisk University Organist Dr. Anthony Williams in recital at the Washington National Cathedral.

MY INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD SMALLWOOD

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy/2011/05/24/the-c

'Extensions of the Tradition' at Indiana U. Feb. 20 Features organist Dr. Leo H. Davis Jr.

[Dr.Leo H. Davis Jr.]

BroadwayWorld.com

“Indiana University's African American Arts Institute, in collaboration with the IU Jacobs School of Music and the Archives of African American Music and Culture, will present the annual 'Extensions of the Tradition' concert on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at Auer Hall, 200 S. Jordan Ave.”

“The program, which is free and open to the public, will cover organ works that span from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. It will portray a diverse array of compositions influenced by Protestant hymnody, plain chant, orchestral works, African-tribal tunes and a host of other sources. Specific pieces include:

'Git On Board,' by Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, performed by Marietta Simpson, professor of voice in the IU Jacobs School of Music, and the African American Choral Ensemble conducted by Keith McCutchen

'Proclamations!' (for organ, brass, timpani and chorus), by guest conductor Darin Atwater

'Go Down Moses,' by Fela Sowande

“The name 'Extensions of the Tradition' refers to artistic expressions which are linked to a long history of African American composers. These composers speak in several 'musical tongues' which exist, as W.E.B. Dubois has stated, ' . . . in a double consciousness' of European and African-derived artistic traditions.

“This year's concert will feature renowned organist Dr. Leo H. Davis Jr., who serves as head of the expansive music department at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn.” “Otis Murphy, associate professor of music in the Jacobs School, also will perform."

Trent Johnson plays organ for 'The Son of the Sheik,' Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bernardsville, NJ, Feb. 11

[TOP: Trent X. Johnson BOTTOM: Trent X. Johnson, Organist at Movie Night, The Son of the Sheik]

Our most recent post on the organist and composer Trent X. Johnson was dated Dec. 4, 2010: “CD 'Halcyon Trio' features works of Trent Johnson, Alfred Uhl & Max Bruch, Xtreme Medium (2002).” We continue to be very satisfied with our purchase of the disc at the website of the Halcyon Trio. Today we learned that Trent Johnson will play an organ accompaniment to a silent film being shown Friday, February 11 at 7:30pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 111 Claremont Road, Bernardsville, New Jersey.

Campbellsville U.: Anthony Williams in Music of Florence Price, Calvin Taylor & John Work III Feb. 8

[Dr. Anthony Williams]

Campbellsville University to present Fisk University organist Feb. 8

By Joan C. McKinney, news and publications coordinator

By Campbellsville University

"CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (01/12/2011)(readMedia)-- Dr. Anthony Williams, university organist at Fisk University in Nashville, will be giving a guest organ recital on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville. Williams will perform works by J. S. Bach, Jongen, Franck, Vierne, Calvin Taylor, John Work III and Florence Price. The event is free and open to the public.

"Williams is associate professor of music and university organist at Fisk University in Nashville, where he teaches organ and courses in music history. From 1990 to 2005, he was a member of the music faculty at Dillard University in New Orleans, La. Williams began his teaching career at Fisk in the late 1980s where he served as director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, and was the youngest person in the history of this ensemble to hold that position. He returned to Fisk in the fall of 2005 as visiting artist in residence following the evacuation from New Orleans, La. due to Hurricane Katrina.

"As a church musician, Williams is organist at First Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. He has also held church positions in Tennessee, Kentucky and Michigan. A native of Nashville, Williams earned the bachelor of music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the master of music degree from the University of Michigan and the doctor of musical arts degree from the American Conservatory of Music. His principal teachers have included Robert Glasgow, Marilyn Mason, David Mulbury, Peter Fyfe and Paul Jordan. His dissertation, 'The Keyboard Music of John W. Work III,' will be published by Edwin Mellen Press. [Florence B. Price (1887-1953) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a complete Works List for the composer by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma of Lawrence University Conservatory]

CD 'Halcyon Trio' features works of Trent Johnson, Alfred Uhl & Max Bruch, Xtreme Medium (2002)

[TOP: Halcyon Trio; Alfred Uhl: Kleines Konzert; MaxBruch: Eight Pieces, Op. 83, Nos. 1-4; Trent Johnson: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano; Xtreme Medium HT 001 (2002) BOTTOM: Trent X. Johnson]

On April 14, 2009 AfriClassical posted: “'Trio' & 'Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra' Among Compositions of Trent X. Johnson.” We noted that we had obtained a copy of the CD Halcyon Trio, recorded by the ensemble of the same name. After a year and a half of frequent listening, we regard this CD as a real find. Trent Johnson's Trio is well matched with the works of the two composers who are far better known, the Austrian Alfred Uhl (1909-1992) and the German Max Bruch (1838-1920). To our ear this program is well executed in three dynamic performances. The CD is a hidden gem, available only at the website of the Halcyon Trio.

Composer Trent Johnson is an active organist in New Jersey. He is scheduled to perform in a holiday concert in Somerville, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010:

MyCentralJersey.com

Choral Concert

Daren L. McCann

Nov. 29, 2010

On Sunday, December 12th, the Deer Ridge Singers, a long-established local choral ensemble under the direction of the group's founder, Daren L. McCann, will present a Christmas concert at the United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main Street, Somerville, NJ. The 7:00 p.m. concert will feature seasonal selections from throughout the centuries...” “The concert will feature professional string, percussion, and brass instrumentalists. Trenton Johnson, concert organist and composer, will be the guest organist at the performance. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased either by calling (908)-757-1151 for advance sales, or at the door.