Michael Preacely is an incredibly talented opera singer who has not only performed with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, but is known around the world for his talents. Reflecting on his many performances, Michael talks with Maestro Carl Topilow about his thought process behind bringing an array of characters to life throughout his career.
In honor of Black History Month, we dedicate this series of interviews to the talented African American composers who added so much to American culture and the gifted African American artists whose artistry has graced stages throughout the country and indeed the world.
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Lieutenant Colonel Dwayne Milburn (ret.) reflects on how not seeing people who looked like him holding high profile orchestra positions helped shape his career. His distinguished army career has included conducting positions with bands in Washington, DC, Germany, Atlanta, and Virginia. He is also a published composer of wind ensemble, choral, and chamber music.
In honor of Black History Month, we dedicate this series of interviews to the talented African American composers who added so much to American culture and the gifted African American artists whose artistry has graced stages throughout the country and indeed the world.
Take a look at this special performance of the “Holiday Fanfare Overture” with the USAREUR Band and Chorus under the direction of Conductor Dwayne Milburn:
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In honor of Black History Month, we dedicate this series of interviews to the talented African American composers who added so much to American culture and the gifted African American artists whose artistry has graced stages throughout the country and indeed the world.
Maestro Carl Topilow had a chance to catch up with vocalist Capathia Jenkins, whose performances with the Cleveland Pops dazzled our audience with her amazing vocal prowess and effervescent personality. The discussion included the early stages of her career, the many influences of African American vocalists, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, and stories of some memorable performances.
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Honoring Black History Month with Michael Preacely
/by Sabrina Plumb DeCastraMichael Preacely is an incredibly talented opera singer who has not only performed with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, but is known around the world for his talents. Reflecting on his many performances, Michael talks with Maestro Carl Topilow about his thought process behind bringing an array of characters to life throughout his career.
In honor of Black History Month, we dedicate this series of interviews to the talented African American composers who added so much to American culture and the gifted African American artists whose artistry has graced stages throughout the country and indeed the world.
Celebrating Black History Month with Dwayne Milburn
/by Sabrina Plumb DeCastraLieutenant Colonel Dwayne Milburn (ret.) reflects on how not seeing people who looked like him holding high profile orchestra positions helped shape his career. His distinguished army career has included conducting positions with bands in Washington, DC, Germany, Atlanta, and Virginia. He is also a published composer of wind ensemble, choral, and chamber music.
In honor of Black History Month, we dedicate this series of interviews to the talented African American composers who added so much to American culture and the gifted African American artists whose artistry has graced stages throughout the country and indeed the world.
Take a look at this special performance of the “Holiday Fanfare Overture” with the USAREUR Band and Chorus under the direction of Conductor Dwayne Milburn:
Carl Topilow and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra Celebrates Black History Month with Capathia Jenkins!
/by Sabrina Plumb DeCastraIn honor of Black History Month, we dedicate this series of interviews to the talented African American composers who added so much to American culture and the gifted African American artists whose artistry has graced stages throughout the country and indeed the world.
Maestro Carl Topilow had a chance to catch up with vocalist Capathia Jenkins, whose performances with the Cleveland Pops dazzled our audience with her amazing vocal prowess and effervescent personality. The discussion included the early stages of her career, the many influences of African American vocalists, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, and stories of some memorable performances.