Aurea Ensemble workshop on Harlem RenaissanceOn Friday, the Aurea Ensemble gave a masterclass for Phase II students. Here’s CMW parent Frank Ward’s reaction to the performance and discussion: I enjoyed the Community Music Works’ Phase II workshop on the Harlem Renaissance. Aurea did a nice job melding together the poetry of African-American Poets with the music of the time. It was very exciting to hear the explanations of Paris as the center of artistic freedom during this time when artist from all over the world came together to explore new ways of expression. The discussion following, led by Rob Jones, was very educational and enjoyable. The students were very involved in the discussion and felt ‘free’ enough to have a frank and open dialogue about music, life and expression. This was followed by a brief but enjoyable master class by Consuelo Sherba. Her information was clear and valuable to all who attended. The master class began late because the discussion was so energized and went over the allotted time. How exciting to see young students involved in something positive and constructive. Thanks for the opportunity to attend.
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