Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school's flagship orchestra. Join us in Schoenberg Hall this year for the 19th Annual All-Star Concert featuring the winners of Fall 2023's All-Star Competition.

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19th Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Join us for a remarkable evening of music and celebration at the "Celebrating Black Excellence" concert presented by CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra. This special event will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at St. Sebastian Parish, located at 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH, 44320, United States.

The concert will feature an introduction by Jim Mehrling, highlighting the exceptional pieces selected for our October orchestra series. This event is dedicated to celebrating the contributions and talents of Black composers and musicians, featuring performances by soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

**Program Highlights:**
- Artie Shaw's Clarinet Concerto
- Jessie Montgomery's Strum
- Manuel de Falla's Ritual Fire Dance
- Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Onaway Awake, Beloved
- William Grant Still's I Dream a World
- George Gershwin's excerpts from Porgy and Bess

**Soloists:**
- Daniel Gilbert, clarinet
- Elizabeth Hanje, soprano
- Travis Guillory, tenor
- Benhur Mosazghi, bass-baritone

**Venue Information:**
St. Sebastian Parish, 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH, 44320. Parking is conveniently available in the church parking lot off of Mull Ave and Elmdale Ave.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a powerful celebration of Black excellence through music. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening.

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