Impact of African American culture on classical music comes to St. James AME Church, May 29

PAM AND DR. JAMES JOHNSON

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that on Thursday, May 29, Pittsburgh Symphony Or­chestra Associate Conduc­tor Jacob Joyce, along with the Afro-American Mu­sic Institute’s Dr. James Johnson, will host an eve­ning of eclectic chamber music at St. James AME Church, 444 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty.

The event is free. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The event will feature the PSO’s Paul J. Ross Fellowship musicians as well, as attendees will ex­perience the profound con­tribution and influence of African American culture on classical music.

There will also be an exhibit by Candace Bur­gess entitled, “I Too Play: Unveiling the History of Black Classical Musicians in Pittsburgh.”

Reserving your seats prior to the event is strongly suggested. Visit the Pittsburgh Sympho­ny Orchestra website to reserve tickets, or visit pittsburghsymphony.org/calendar

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