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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131208T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131208T170000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert: Sing We Now of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Concert of Favorites Performed by soloists\, small ensemble\, and mixed chorus\nJason Oby\, Program Director\nDeAndre Johnson\, Guest Conductor \n4 P.M.\, Sunday\, December 8\, 2013 in Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend Boulevard at West Belfort Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77096. \nAdmission: Free. Donations accepted. \nWestbury UMC presents the Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus in a concert of Christmas favorites\, including “Mary Had a Baby\,” “Do You Hear What I Hear\,” “I Saw Three Ships\,” and “Jesus\, Oh What a Wonderful Child.” Conducted by R. DeAndre Johnson with Roy Belfield on piano. Featured soloists are Joan Hubert\, soprano; Kaci Timmons\, soprano; Gregory Dixon\, tenor; Jason Oby\, tenor; and Adavion Wayne\, tenor. All are invited to a holiday reception and fair-trade/global gift market at the church following the concert.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/christmas-concert-sing-we-now-of-christmas/
LOCATION:Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend BLVD\, Houston\, TX\, 77096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140215T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
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SUMMARY:Annual Robert A. Henry Lecture and Gala Concert Preview
DESCRIPTION:“Signification and Adaptations of the Spiritual in Works by African-American Composers”\nPresented by Horace J. Maxile\, Ph.D. \n2:00 P.M.\, Saturday\, February 15\, 2014 at The African American Library at The Gregory School\, 1300 Victor Street in Freedmen’s Town-Fourth Ward\, Houston\, TX\, 77019. \nThis is a Houston Ebony Opera Guild presentation by Dr. Horace J. Maxile\, Jr.\, Assistant Professor of Music at Baylor University in Waco\, Texas. Using discussion and musical examples\, Dr. Maxile will help the audience better understand and appreciate the music that is derived from African-American choral and vocal traditions. Dr. Maxile’s lecture will explore some non-choral works and also provide a preview of selected pieces to be performed by the Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus at its Annual African American Music Gala\, a concert of works by selected Black composers that is scheduled for the fourth Sunday in February. \nThis FREE program is sponsored by Friends of Houston Ebony Opera Guild in conjunction with The African American Library at The Gregory School. \nAdmission: FREE.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/annual-robert-a-henry-lecture-and-gala-concert-preview-2/
LOCATION:The African American Library\, The African American Library at The Gregory School\, 1300 Victor Street in Freedmen's Town-Fourth Ward\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140223T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
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SUMMARY:Annual African American Music Gala
DESCRIPTION:A Concert of Works by Black Composers Featuring concert arrangements of spirituals and original compositions\nRoland Carter\, Guest Conductor\nA. Jan Taylor\, Choral Preparation \nArrangements of African American Spirituals and original compositions by Margaret Bonds\, Roland Carter\, Adolphus Hailstork\, Ulysses Kay\, George Walker\, and others. \n4 P.M.\, Sunday\, February 23\, 2014 in Christ Church Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue at San Jacinto. \nAdmission: Tickets are no longer on sale. \nThis concert is sponsored by Friends of Houston Ebony Opera Guild with the generous support of the Religion and Arts Council of Christ Church Cathedral.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/annual-african-american-music-gala/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140621T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
CREATED:20260217T084002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T084035Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Lecture - Preview
DESCRIPTION:2:00 P.M.\, Saturday\, June 21\, 2014 at The African American Library at The Gregory School\, 1300 Victor Street in Freedmen’s Town-Fourth Ward\, Houston\, TX\, 77019. \nAs background for attending Houston Ebony Opera Guild’s end-of -June concert\, join us at the historic Gregory School for a concert preview and spirited discussion of the lives of contralto Marian Anderson\, bass Paul Robeson\, and tenor Roland Hayes. They will be viewed in the context of both their music and their times: the era of the civil rights struggle during which their storied careers occurred. \nSpeakers include Dr. C. Dianne Mack\, a prominent researcher in the area of African American folk music and traditions\, and an Associate Professor of Music at Texas Southern University. Joining her will be Dr. Virgil Wood\, a theologian\, author\, lecturer\, and activist who is well known for his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the African American Library at The Gregory School. \nAdmission: FREE.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/summer-concert-lecture-preview/
LOCATION:The African American Library at The Gregory School\, The African American Library at The Gregory School\, 1300 Victor Street\, Freedmen's Town\, Fourth Ward\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140629T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
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SUMMARY:Annual Summer Concert 2014: The Juneteenth Finale
DESCRIPTION:“May The Words Of My Mouth…” Marian\, Paul\, and Roland: Iconic Voices for Freedom\nFeaturing HEOG Chorus and Soloists in a special tribute to three pioneering concert artists: \nMarian Anderson (1897 – 1993)\nPaul Robeson (1898 – 1976)\nRoland Hayes (1887 – 1977) \n4 P.M.\, Sunday\, June 29\, 2014 in Riverside United Methodist Church\, 4920 Cullen Blvd. at North MacGregor Way\, Houston\, TX\, 77004.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/annual-summer-concert-2014-the-juneteenth-finale/
LOCATION:Riverside Methodist Church\, Riverside Methodist Church\, 4920 Cullen Blvd.\, Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141109T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
CREATED:20260217T085452Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Gems: Annual Concert of Scenes from Great Operas
DESCRIPTION:“Opera in the Black 2 – African American Opera Singers and the Roles That Made Them Famous”\, featuring soloists and chorus\nJason Oby\, program director \nCarmen\, Porgy and Bess\, West Side Story\, and more! 4:00 P.M.\, Sunday\, November 9\, 2014. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts\, Zilkha Hall.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/opera-gems-annual-concert-of-scenes-from-great-operas/
LOCATION:Zilkha Hall/Hobby Center\, Zilkha Hall/Hobby Center\, 800 Bagby Street\, Houston 77002\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150301T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
CREATED:20260212T134638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T144017Z
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SUMMARY:African American Music Gala: "Duke\, Dett\, and Three Premieres" A Concert of Works by Black Composers
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Highlights From Duke Ellington\, The Ordering of Moses by R. Nathaniel Dett\, spirituals arranged by Roland M. Carter\, and the world premiere of works by Roy Belfield\, John L. Cornelius II\, and Calvin Vincent Fuller Jr. \nRoland M. Carter (guest conductor)\nDeVonne Gardner (guest soloist) \n4 P.M.\, Sunday\, March 1\, 2015 in Christ Church Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Ave.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/african-american-music-gala-duke-dett-and-three-premieres-a-concert-of-works-by-black-composers/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Ave.\, Houston\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150627T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
CREATED:20260212T141259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T054524Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Summer Concert 2015: The Juneteenth Finale "The Rocks Gonna Cry Out"
DESCRIPTION:Featuring spirituals and other choral literature\, art songs\, and musical theater selections \nJason Oby (program director)\nR. DeAndre Johnson (conductor)\nLucian Zidaru (piano) \n3 P.M.\, Saturday\, June 27\, 2015 in Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend Blvd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77096.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/annual-summer-concert-2015-the-juneteenth-finale-the-rocks-gonna-cry-out/
LOCATION:Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend BLVD\, Houston\, TX\, 77096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151018T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
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SUMMARY:Annual Opera Gems Concert "The Sacred and Profane: Opera in Church"
DESCRIPTION:Soloists and chorus perform semi-staged scenes from favorite operas \n6 P.M.\, Sunday\, October 18\, 2015 in St. Thomas Episcopal Church\, 4900 Jackwood St. at Endicott\, Houston\, TX\, 77096.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/annual-opera-gems-concert-the-sacred-and-profane-opera-in-church/
LOCATION:Thomas Episcopal Church\, 4900 Jackwood St. at Endicott\, Houston\, TX\, 77096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151213T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
CREATED:20260217T055324Z
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SUMMARY:Do You Hear What I Hear?
DESCRIPTION:A Concert of Holiday Favorites\nJason Oby (program director)\nR. DeAndre Johnson (conductor) \n4 P.M.\, Sunday\, December 13\, 2015 in Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend Blvd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77096.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/do-you-hear-what-i-hear/
LOCATION:Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend BLVD\, Houston\, TX\, 77096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160228T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193207
CREATED:20260212T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T144059Z
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SUMMARY:African American Music Gala A Concert of Works by Black Composers
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Highlights From Adolphus Hailstork\, H.T. Burleigh\, Robert A. Henry\, and Others \n4 P.M.\, Sunday\, February 28\, 2016 in Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend Blvd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77096.
URL:https://houstonbonymusic.hyperlinksite.com/event/african-american-music-gala-a-concert-of-works-by-black-composers/
LOCATION:Westbury United Methodist Church\, 5200 Willowbend BLVD\, Houston\, TX\, 77096\, United States
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