Pre-Concert Discussion, 6:30 p.m.
UM Gusman Concert Hall
A Starry Night in September—Valerie Coleman and Friends
Valerie Coleman, flute and composer
Alicia Hall Moran, mezzo-soprano
Amanda Harberg, piano and composer
Margaret Donaghue, clarinet
Svet Stoyanov, percussion
Shelly Berg, piano
In her concert debut as Assistant Professor of Performance, Chamber Music and Entrepreneurship, Grammy-nominated flutist and composer Valerie Coleman is showcased in an evening of poetry, visual art, and her own original chamber music. Tonight’s performance includes poetry by Margaret Danner, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes as well as visual artwork by Sonya Clark. Musicology Professor Melvin Butler leads a 30-minute pre-concert discussion.
Ticket Required: https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/10445654