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In Front of My Eyes: A Celebration of Music by and for Thomas Jefferson Anderson
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In Front of My Eyes: A Celebration of Music by and for Thomas Jefferson Anderson
With a title taken from his work In Front of My Eyes: An Obama Celebration (with text by Robert Pinsky), this concert celebrates the musical inspirations that have led to Tufts Music Professor Emeritus T.J. Anderson’s prominence and influence as an African-American setting trends and asserting personality in classical music. Composers Stephen Jaffe (Duke University) and Tufts graduate and former Anderson student Paul Siskind (Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam) join the celebration by offering their new works in honor of Anderson, performed by the stellar Borromeo String Quartet, soprano Louise Toppin (performing a new Anderson work with poetry by Elye Alexander), the BeatCity Art Ensemble, and Tufts Music Professor and pianist John McDonald.The concert will be preceded by two other events. From 4:30-6:30 p.m., composers Anderson, Jaffe, and Siskind will host a symposium with poet Alexander, discussing the interplay between music and words. The symposium will take place in Granoff Room 251 as part of the Tufts Composers Seminar. Immediately following the symposium, join the speakers at a dual-reception for the concert and Pierrot Project Exhibition in the Slater Concourse next door in the Aidekman Arts Center. The concert will take place in the Distler Performance Hall. All events are free and no tickets are required.
Event Details
| Where | Granoff Music Center at Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave, Medford, MA 02155 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 8:00 pm–10:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://as.tufts.edu/music/musiccenter/events/calendar.htm |
| jeffrey.rawitsch@tufts.edu | |
| Price | $0 |
More About Granoff Music Center at Tufts University
The Granoff Music Center at Tufts University is based on Talbot Avenue and is the home to the Tufts Music Department. The location offers various facilities for students as well as the box office, and also holds numerous events and concerts. Some events include concerts, guest performances, children's concerts, workshops and more, including the Tufts Community Music Program for children and adults.
The location offers classrooms, practice rooms and rehearsal spaces, as well as the Distler Performance Hall, a 300-seat recital hall. Also located here are the box office, faculty offices, a computer lab, storage room, acoustically sealed classrooms and more. The facilities can be rented for events and other occasions, including for companies, ensembles, individuals, Tufts alumni, or other groups. Check the main site for a full schedule of upcoming events or for information on tickets or the facility.
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