Set out for A Night on the Town with your Fayetteville Symphony! Dress up and experience the rush of city life as Kebra-Seyoun Charles performs their original bass concerto, Night Life. We will also be joined by a gospel choir to bring you beautiful settings of gospel songs. Fans of music that blends genres will love the way Night Life paints a musical picture.

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A Night on the Town

Fayetteville State University

A tribute to the iconic voices of American legends like Gershwin, Joplin, Marsalis, Florence Price, and Richard Smallwood.  Dedrick Bonner and the Singers of Soul will lift every voice and sing at the California Theatre.

American Voices: Lift Every Voice and Sing!

San Bernardino Symphony

Gospelgalla

Alsion

Octavo Series (SATB) Amanda Quist & Tim Brent, Guest Conductors

Carnegie Hall

Be moved and inspired by African American voices of the past and present. First, the legendary Cleveland Chorale and pianist Rodney Hubbard join SSO in an extraordinary fusion of symphony and gospel. 

Celebrating African American Voices

First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland

Before her appearances as Mary Dee in Cincinnati Opera’s world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, Metropolitan Opera soprano Jacqueline Echols McCarley will present “Soul and Spirit,” an intimate concert tracing her musical inspirations. Joined by Damien Sneed at the piano, McCarley takes audience members on an inspiring journey through some of the music that has shaped her, including sacred songs, spirituals, and hymns, as well as classical, gospel, and jazz.

Studio Sessions: Jacqueline Echols Mccarley

Cincinnati Music Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This special performance features the remarkable talents of bass-baritone Joseph Parrish and pianist Damien Sneed, presented by Washington Performing Arts and Young Concert Artists, in cooperation with the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts.

Joseph Parrish, a bass-baritone known for his rich, warm voice and impeccable technique, will captivate the audience with a program that spans German and Russian lieder, a world premiere by Alistair Coleman, and American spirituals. The evening will be further enriched by the presence of the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir, under the artistic direction of Michele Fowlin, adding a layer of soul-stirring harmonies to the performance.

The program includes works by Adam Guettel, Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Henry T. Burleigh, Harrison Leslie Adams, Charles Brown, Thomas Chisholm, Bobby McFerrin, and Richard Smallwood, alongside traditional arrangements by Michele Fowlin. This diverse repertoire promises an evening of emotional depth and breathtaking performances.

Joseph Parrish, a winner of the 2022 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and a student at The Juilliard School, has already made a significant mark on the world of opera and concert performance. Damien Sneed, a multi-genre recording artist, brings his vast experience and talent to the stage, having worked with legends across jazz, classical, pop, and R&B genres.

This performance is not only a showcase of exceptional musical talent but also a testament to Washington Performing Arts' commitment to accessibility, ensuring that visitors of all abilities can experience the magic of live performance.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening of music that promises to be both inspiring and uplifting.

Richard Smallwood

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Feb 28, 2026

A Night on the Town · Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra

Feb 21, 2026

American Voices: Lift Every Voice and Sing! · San Bernardino Symphony

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