Music Director

Step into a musical time machine with Nu Deco at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Experience the enchanting melodies of 20th century composer Maurice Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, an electrifying collaboration with R&B sensation Durand Jones from Durand Jones & The Indications, plus the return of the soulful, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Emily King. Brace yourself for a fresh take on the chart-topping hits of nine-time Grammy-winning superstar Rihanna and witness the world premiere of an orchestral masterpiece by composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. With over 500 recordings and scores for icons such as Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and Thundercat, Atwood-Ferguson's genre-blending genius is a musical treat you won't want to miss.

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April concert

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for a captivating evening at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center as the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony presents "Concert: Evolution of African American Music" on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 7:00 pm. This remarkable performance, led by jazz maestro Bruce Henry, marks the culmination of a season-long community residency dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of African American music. 

Audiences will be treated to an expansive repertoire that spans the history of Black music, featuring pieces from iconic composers and musicians such as Florence Price, Scott Joplin, William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, and more. The concert will also showcase local talent, including a performance by Waterloo's own Felicia Smith-Nalls.

Before the concert, attendees are invited to a pre-concert conversation with Jason Weinberger, Bruce Henry, and Felicia Smith-Nalls at 6pm in Jebe Hall, offering deeper insights into the evening's program and the history of African American music.

The event will take place in the Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, IA. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony's website or contact them at 319.273.3373.

Don't miss this enlightening and entertaining journey through the evolution of African American music, a celebration of its profound impact on the cultural and musical landscape of America.

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

Music Director

Events

Past events

Apr 27, 2024

April concert · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Apr 29, 2023

Evolution of African American Music · Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony

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