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Phylicia Rashad, Event Host
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FREE HBCU WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
The Nation’s 1st Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ National Concert Choir
AT THE KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL
“THE 105 VOICES OF HISTORY”
FREE TICKETED EVENT
Opening Day of National HBCU Week
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM
[Tickets available at 4:00 p.m. on day of the event at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.]
PARTNERS ACHIEVING SUCCESS, CDC: A NATIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KENNEDY CENTER’S “PERFORMING ARTS FOR EVERYONE” INITIATIVE
AN HBCU NATIONAL CONCERT CHOIR 105 STUDENTS REPRESENTING THE 105 HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUs)
This unprecedented partnership with The Kennedy Center brings together the historical, cultural and inspirational 105 Voices of the Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) led by some of their most prolific choir conductors.
Washington, D.C.: Culture, history and community will join hands at this world premiere of a grand display of talent by HBCU students.
In an extraordinary collaboration, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and The Kennedy Center’s Performing Arts for Everyone Initiative will present the history of the music of HBCUs on The Kennedy Center Concert Hall stage as part of The Kennedy Center’s Prelude 2008: Arts Across America. This electrifying event will showcase some of the most talented singers from the HBCUs presenting an American legacy grounded in African-American culture.
Join the $105 Challenge and be recognized in the Inaugural Program Book & Name on the Kennedy Center Screen! One Dollar Invested in Every Student – Donate Online: www.hbcuchoirs-105voh.com A Student Scholarship Presented at the Inaugural Performance
Online Donations Welcomed or contact: oharrisjr@aol.com / kishareaves@hotmail.com / natabrown@hotmail.com.
National Honorary Chairs:
Dr. Louis Sullivan, Chairman, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Ms. Roberta Flack, Renowned Artist and Howard University Graduate; Mr. Ernest G. Green, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers; Mr. James Farmer, Member of The President’s Committee for the Arts and the Humanities; Honorable Rodney Slater, Former Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation;
Ms. Debra L. Lee, Chairman and CEO, BET Networks; and Ms. Elease Wright – AETNA – National Premiere Partner.
Partner Sponsors:
The Kennedy Center, AETNA – National Premiere Partner, BET Foundation – Event Co Chair, The National Endowment for the Arts, Marriott International, National Endowment for the Humanities, Cracker Barrel Corporation, CBRL Group, Outback Steakhouse Corporation (OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC), Equals Three Communications, Inc., Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sodexo USA, Xerox Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, AdTech Technologies, SunTrust Bank, KPMG Foundation, Raparian Broadcasting, Thompson Hospitality, MACY*S, Southwest Airlines, Northrop Grumman and First Priority Trailways, Inc. are inaugural supporters of this premiere event.
Founder/Executive Director: RENATA “TONI” ROY
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