McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, Worthington, Ohio
Premiering "Pan-Afrique" Derrik Jordan's 3rd world fusion string quartet (plus 2), with the addition of steel pan and congas. A 30 minute piece that follows the story of the African slave trade and celebrates the invention of the steel pan. Inspired by African and Caribbean music.
University of Central Missouri, Hartt Music Hall, Warrensburg, Missouri
The premiere perfomane of my piece "Baka Bachianas" for flute choir (with 18 flutes) that was inspired by the singing of the Baka Forest People of South Cameroon.
My piece "Dream Of Bahia" (world premiere) is being performed by this great group of musicians. Flute, clarinet, guitar and cello. Way up north in VT near Canada.
Four musicians – two married couples play an eclectic sampling of chamber music for flute, clarinet, cello and classical guitar including original arrangements and music from jazz, Latin, classical and the newly composed. A concert that is sure to please young and old alike. Compositions by Gismonti, Piazzolla, Gershwin, Gnattalli, Lennon and McCartney, and including world premiere by Peter Matthews. Concert will be repeated at Grace Church, Sheldon on Friday, August 21st at 7:30 p.m. and at Jericho Congregational Church, Friday, August 28th at 7:30 p.m.