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WHAT IS SHARED VOICES?

Shared Voices is an unprecedented collaboration between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), top conservatories, and schools of music in the United States. This initiative is designed to address belonging, access, and inclusion in a groundbreaking way. Through classes, individual lessons, coaching, rehearsals, performances, and peer-to-peer exchanges, participants will have access to expand their cultural horizons, develop networks, and gain new insights into potential opportunities for a fulfilling career. These singers take ownership of their career trajectories in a classical vocal arts landscape; one that reflects the diverse world in which we live.

PROGRAM

DREAM VARIATIONS

Shared Voices Immersive Concert

January 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Northside Baptist Church

Featuring the MEMBERS OF THE DENYCE GRAVES FOUNDATION SHARED VOICES COHORT
With pianist, Paul Byssainthe​
Program curated by Dr. Louise Toppin


WELCOME

Pastor Walter L. Parrish III., Northside Baptist Church
Pierre Vallet, Music Director, The Denyce Graves Foundation

SARAH BUTLER, SOPRANO | The Juilliard School

The Wider View | H. Leslie Adams *
Dream Variations | R. Thompson *

ALEXANDER CHAMBERS, BASS | Oakwood University

Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal | H.T. Burleigh *
I Dream a World | U. Brown *

AUBREY COLE, SOPRANO | Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute

Summer in the South | J. Evans *
Heart on the Wall | R. Owens
Ingemisco from Requiem Mass | J.M. Nunes Garcia 

VALARIE MILES, MEZZO-SOPRANO | Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute

Mon Pauvre Coeur | E. Dédé *
What My Lips Have Kissed | M. Bonds *

CUBA STELLENBERG, TENOR | Morehouse College

Lizette, ma chêre amie | C. Nickerson *

His name so sweet | Arr. H. Johnson

INTERMISSION

DAISHA VENSON, SOPRANO | Fisk University

Dansé conni conné! | C. Nickerson *
Hold Fast to Dreams |  F. Price 

JAYDON BELEFORDTENOR | Manhattan School of Music

Life and Death | S. Coleridge-Taylor *
Daybirth | H. Leslie Adams *

KAYTIE JEFFRIES, SOPRANO | Jackson State University

I Went to Heaven | G. Walker
Amazing Grace | H. Leslie Adams

MELISSA PEREYRA, SOPRANO | New England Conservatory

This Lit'L Light Of Mine | Arr. R. Carter
Dawn | F.D. Hall *
Heart Riddle #2 | M. Corley *

 
* Song from the newly created anthology for Shared Voices by Dr. Louise Toppin

MEET THE ARTISTS

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WHY DGF MATTERS

The programs of the Denyce Graves Foundation (DGF) promote access and inclusion in American classical vocal arts by championing the hidden musical figures of the past while uplifting young artists of world-class talent from all backgrounds and preparing them for a successful future.

Hidden Voices uncovers and celebrates the contributions of our nation’s outstanding musicians of color whose achievements are not widely known but have an important place in our evolving American cultural identity.

Generational Voices addresses the often missed vulnerability in the careers of emerging artists; offering mentorships, advocacy, and access to top industry professionals, preparing these singers to take ownership of their career trajectories.

Shared Voices, DGF’s initiative to promote belonging, access, and inclusion, invites elite historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and conservatories to participate in a relationship that strives to create and encourage meaningful connections between consortium members – students, faculty, and administrators – that result in a greater awareness of the diversity within the classical vocal arts and culminate in a meaningful collaboration.

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Through strategic partnerships and cross-industry alignments, DGF champions extensive research, world-class educational outreach, and freshly imagined commissioned works of art to commemorate the lives and accomplishments of historic artists long overlooked.

TO OUR SUPPORTERS

JOHN J. POHANKA FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
EUGENE B. CASEY FOUNDATION

ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION
ERWIN L. GREENBERG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

WITH MUCH GRATITUDE

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Washington, DC 20035

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info@thedenycegravesfoundation.org

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Our Federal tax ID is 86-2276658. 

The Denyce Graves Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. 

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