Tippy McMichael Lecture: The Music of Florence Price with Melissa Givens

Name: Tippy McMichael Lecture: The Music of Florence Price with Melissa Givens
Start: 2025-09-20T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 224 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72701

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

224 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72701 | Fayetteville, AR

Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the powerful and long-overlooked works of composer Florence Beatrice Price, the first African-American woman to have her music performed by a major orchestra.
🎶 Lecture & Recital with Melissa Givens
Saturday, September 20, 2025
📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
6:00 p.m. Reception | 7:00 p.m. Lecture/Recital
This lecture-demonstration will feature seven newly published art songs by Price, with commentary on their history, texts, and significance. Dr. Givens, a celebrated soprano and scholar, was among the first artists to premiere these rediscovered works.
🎶 Sunday, September 21, 2025
10:00 a.m. Formation Hour
A second session will explore Price’s spiritual arrangements, offering a rare chance to experience these gems firsthand.
About Melissa Givens:
Melissa Givens is an acclaimed soprano known for her expressive artistry and dedication to music by underrepresented composers. She is Assistant Professor of Voice at Pomona College and a frequent performer with Grammy-winning ensembles.
📌 Free and open to the public. All are welcome!