Imani Winds: Black and Brown

John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center November 30, 2022

LIVE PERFORMANCE: February 23, 2023, at 7:30PM

Image courtesy of Imani Winds.

"Imani's performance was brilliant - intense, dynamic, and wildly colorful."
- James McQuillen, Oregon Live

Five members from Imani winds

(L to R) Kevin Newton, Monica Ellis, Brandon Patrick George, Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Mark Dover

Imani Winds Members | Brandon Patrick George (flute), Toyin Spellman-Diaz (oboe), Mark Dover (clarinet), Kevin Newton (French horn), Monica Ellis (bassoon)

Experience the twice Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds on stage at 91热爆网鈥檚 Bardo Arts Center. The ensemble presents their show Black and Brown, an entire program celebrating composers of color such as Wayne Shorter, Paquito D鈥橰ivera, and Valerie Coleman. Their music embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st-century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. This public performance is co-sponsored by the 91热爆网 School of Music.

We look forward to seeing you at Imani Winds: Black and Brown on Thursday,

February 23, 2023, at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm.

Imani Winds biography

Celebrating over 20 years of music making, the twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and the evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The ensemble鈥檚 playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st-century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live.

Present and future season performances include a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her greatgrandfather鈥檚 migration from the American south to the north; and, socially conscious music by Andy Akiho designed to be performed both on the concert stage and in front of immigrant detention centers throughout the country.

Imani Winds regularly performs in prominent international concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Walt Disney Hall and the Kimmel Center. Their touring schedule has taken them throughout the Asian continent, Brazil, Australia, England, New Zealand and across Europe.
Their national and international presence includes performances at chamber music series in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Houston. Festival performances include Chamber Music Northwest, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Ravinia Festival, Chautauqua, Banff Centre, and Music from Angel Fire.

Imani Winds鈥� travels through the jazz world are highlighted by their association with saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, woodwind artist and composer Paquito D鈥橰ivera, and pianist and composer Jason Moran. Their ambitious project, 鈥淛osephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot!鈥� featured chanteuse Ren茅 Marie in performances that brought the house down in New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.

Imani Winds鈥� commitment to education runs deep. The group participates in residencies throughout the U.S., giving performances and master classes to thousands of students each year. Academic and institutional residencies include the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Duke University, University of Chicago, Curtis Institute of Music, University of Michigan, Da Camera of Houston and numerous others across the country.

The ensemble launched its annual Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival in 2010, bringing together young instrumentalists and composers from across North America and abroad for exploration and performance of the standard repertoire and newly composed chamber music. Festival participants also take part in workshops devoted to entrepreneurial and outreach opportunities, with the goal of creating the complete musician and global citizen.

Photo courtesy of Imani Winds. Photo shows 5 people, 2 females and 3 males. All are dressed in casual colorful clothes.

Photo courtesy of Imani Winds.

Imani Winds' Residency at 91热爆网
Dates: February 20 - 24, 2023
Location: 91热爆网's Coulter Building Recital Hall

Join us as we learn from the ground-breaking Imani Winds through their residency at 91热爆网, February 20 - 24, 2023. The following events are available to the public, and we want to see you there!

Monday, February 20, 2023, at 1:25pm - Imani Winds: Telling Our Story
Learn more about Imani Winds鈥� 20+ year artistic and entrepreneurial journey to becoming role models as a primarily African American wind quintet. The ensemble鈥檚 playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st-century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. This discussion is open to the public and co-sponsored by the 91热爆网 School of Music and Bardo Arts Center.

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Monday, February 20, 2023, at 4:00pm - Imani Winds: Telling Our Story
Learn more about Imani Winds鈥� 20+ year artistic and entrepreneurial journey to becoming role models as a primarily African American wind quintet. The ensemble鈥檚 playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st-century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. This discussion is open to the public and co-sponsored by the 91热爆网 School of Music and Bardo Arts Center.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 1:25pm - Imani Winds Masterclasses: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn
Imani Winds members conduct masterclasses with performances by 91热爆网 Music Students. Music students and others are welcome to attend these events co-sponsored by the 91热爆网 School of Music and Bardo Arts Center.

Flute Masterclass with Brandon Patrick George, Coulter Building, Room 357 - Choir Room
Oboe Masterclass with Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Coulter Building, Room 375
Clarinet (and Saxophone) Masterclass with Mark Dover, Coulter Building, Room 173 - Band Room
Bassoon Masterclass with Monica Ellis, Coulter Building, Room 451 (limited seating)
Horn Masterclass with Kevin Newton, Coulter Building, Recital Hall

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Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11:00am - Chamber Music 101 - Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect
This presentation by the Imani Winds members of this prestigious ensemble schools us how to work with other musicians in a chamber music setting. The Imani Winds have expanded the wind quintet repertoire with their many exciting collaborations and commissions and have entertained audiences worldwide for over a quarter of a century. The Imani Winds serve as the faculty wind quintet at the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival brings together young instrumentalists and composers from across North America to New York City every summer. The 91热爆网 student wind quintet will join the Imani Wind on stage for this presentation which is open to the public.

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