Feb 08 Sunday
Jherrard Hardeman, guest conductorKearstin Brown, soprano
Hailstork | Fanfare on “Amazing Grace”
Still | Symphony No. 3, "The Sunday Symphony"
Montgomery | Five Freedom Songs
William Dawson | Negro Folk Symphony
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan American conductor and composer Jherrard Hardeman leads the orchestra with Hailstork’s Fanfare on “Amazing Grace” a take on the beloved and well-known hymn, but with a twist. Hailstork’s interpretation transforms the hymn into a lively fanfare, featuring bold brass and energetic rhythms. Followed by Still’s No. 3, "The Sunday Symphony" a four-movement work, each capturing different aspects of a Sunday elevating from peaceful morning reflections to joyful celebrations. Then, experience the emotional intensity of Montgomery’s Five Freedom Songs that blends classical music with elements of jazz, blues, and folk, capping off the concert with William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony and its three movements, each capturing different aspects of African American life and history.
Feb 11 Wednesday
Dope Poetry Night at the Ice Event Center Bar and Grill is every Wednesday night, hosted by PraVurb, J. Wiggins, and DJ D. Chappell. Show starts at 7:30 pm; Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm. First 20 poets.
Come experience a place where you can be unapologetically you, a place where your voice and presence matter, a place where you’re accepted and loved, where smiles, laughter, thoughts, and feelings are shared, and it’s all free.
Feb 18 Wednesday
Feb 19 Thursday
Hal Smith, of Hal Smith Restaurants
Feb 21 Saturday
Daughtrey | Edge of the World
Season XX’s final chamber performance ends with a bang! Nathan Daughtrey's Edge of the World is a captivating composition for a percussion ensemble that was inspired by Brian Andreas’ poem, “True Things." The interpretation musically conveys two individuals starting their lives together and looking to the future. The performance perfectly captures rich harmonies and rhythmic complexities creating a dynamic musical experience for any music fan. With your admission to this beloved series enjoy a complimentary drink of your choice and an array of hors d'oeuvres, not to mention the ever-popular Q&A intermission between the audience and that evening’s musicians. Be prepared to learn something new about music, musicians and perhaps enjoy a few surprises about that evening's performers! Grab a ticket before they are gone for the final chamber show of Season XX set within the beautiful space of 101 Archer and the inspring illumination of downtown Tulsa's night sky!
Feb 25 Wednesday
Mar 04 Wednesday
Mar 11 Wednesday
Mar 14 Saturday
Michelle Merrill, guest conductor
Beach | Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic"
Intermission (need not list in brochure)
Ravel | Alborada del grazioso
Stravinsky | The Firebird Suite (1919 version)
Dynamic and rapidly rising American conductor, Michelle Merrill graces the Tulsa stage as she conducts our opening piece, Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic" which reflects composer Amy Beach’s Celtic heritage with themes of Irish and Scottish folk music-a perfect complement to St. Patrick’s Day holiday! With Ravel’s Alborada del grazioso expect to enjoy the vibrant contrast inspired by Spanish dance rhythms and melodies. The concert ends with the audible symphonic storytelling, colorful orchestration, and emotional intensity of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite (1919 version.)
Mar 18 Wednesday