AAAD, JMU's School of Music, and Diane Phoenix-Neal welcome you to our AAAD JMU SoM Lyceum. The Lyceum brings an acclaimed musician to campus to teach techniques and inspire original artistic work. This year, we will feature Angela Brown, internationally acclaimed African American soprano. Ms. Brown will share her artistry through performances and community engagement, including discussions of relevant literature and teaching vocal musical interpretation.
Here is a brief schedule of events open to our community:
October 21st - Wednesday
Lyrical Workshop
Location: Taylor 306
Dr. Courtney Murray Ross, Assistant Professor of English
Time: 4pm
This interactive session will provide context and a reading of the poetic lyrics presented by Angela Brown, unpacking the poems and texts, and including information about the authors.
Courtney Murray Ross is an Assistant Professor of English at James Madison University. She holds a PhD in English and African American and Diaspora Studies from Pennsylvania State University where she was an inaugural #DigBlk Scholar at the Center for Black Digital Research (CBDR). Her research and teaching focus on nineteenth-century African American literature, Black print culture, Black feminist literature and theory, and the digital humanities. Her current project examines how early African American editors, authors, and cultural producers transformed the laws that controlled Black reproduction into creative practices of self-making. Her work has been supported by the Library Company of Philadelphia, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and the American Antiquarian Society.
October 22nd - 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 splendor. Purchase tickets here.
October 23rd - 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. Register here for the luncheon.
Guest Artist Vocal Masterclass with Angela Brown
Location: Forbes Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall
Time: 1:45pm - 3:30pm
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.
The AAAD - SoM Lyceum is sponsored by Madison Trust. Madison Trust is an initiative of Philanthropy and Engagement, managed by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations in collaboration with partners across campus, and it embodies the JMU spirit of collaboration, creativity and community.
Please direct questions to Diane Phoenix-Neal (phoenidk@jmu.edu) or to Delores B. Phillips (phillidb@jmu.edu).
