February is Black History Month
A Special Salute to African Americans In Music!!!
Did YOU Know.........
In 1996, composer George Walker became the FIRST African American Composer to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Music for his work, "Lilacs for Voice and Orchestra!"
You can listen to this amazing work by clicking the video to the right. Or...why not learn a little more about Mr. Walker by watching the video below :) (Special thanks to Ms. Christine Sciulli, mom of Greta in Grade 6 for introducing Mrs. Kamp to Mr. Walker and his music!) |
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Resources for Listening to African Americans in Music:
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