AAAD, JMU's School of music, and Diane Pheonix-Neal welcome you to our AAAD-JMU SoM Lyceum. The Lyceum brings an acclaimed musician to campus to teach techniques and inspire original compositions. This year, we will feature Angela Brown, internationally acclaimed African American soprano.

Here is a brief schedule of events open to our community: 

October 21- (Wednesday) 

Lyrical Workshop  

Location: Taylor 306

Time: 4pm

At this workshop, JMU students and interested listeners will learn the meaning, subtext, and background of the lyrics that Ms. Brown will sing. 

October 22-(Thursday)  

Concert: Angela Brown, soprano and Paige Crain, piano  

Location: Forbes Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall

Time: 7:30pm

The concert will showcase Ms. Brown's powerful voice in all its registers. 

October 23 -(Friday)

Luncheon with Angela Brown, Keynote Speaker 

Location: Taylor 404

Time: 11:30am-1pm 

At the luncheon, Ms. Brown will share her praxis with the community. Come share a meal and learn from her.

The Lyceum may also feature other opportunities to work with Ms. Brown and with the faculty of the School of Music. Please consider adding the Lyceum to your teaching this semester as these additional opportunities unfold. 

Please direct questions to Diane Phoenix-Neal (phoenidk@jmu.edu) or to Delores B. Phillips (phillidb@jmu.edu).