Podcast appearances and mentions of lee pringle

The Colour of Music Festival returns to Sacramento this November, bringing a broad range of Black classical musicians to California's capital for four days of performances Nov. 15-18. On this week's episode, Lee Pringle and Anyango Yarbo Davenport share their roles in the festival, and why you should come and view the performances.


Join us for the premiere episode of Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor! ‘In this episode, Delia focuses her discussion on the Metaphor, ‘Life's a marathon, not a sprint’, and determines the origins of this well known phrase. Listen as she delves into the history, context and experience of this metaphor as she talks to The Colour of Music Festival Founder and Artistic Director, Lee Pringle. This is an episode you will not want to miss! Links:

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The Colour of Music Festivals were founded to recognize and provide a platform for classical composers and musicians of African descent. Artistic director Lee Pringle joins us to talk about how the classical music world can create more opportunities for artists of color and about how the upcoming festivals may function in the time of COVID-19. Learn more about the Colour of Music Festival 2017 Commemorative Poster By Colin Quashie Pictured: Lee Pringle; photo by Jonathan Riess

Lee Pringle, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Colour of Music Black Classical Musicians Festival Orchestra shares his thoughts about the reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests around the country following his death. What people who love classical music and the arts might do to join the movement toward understanding  and diversity in the orchestra world, about the William Grant Still Symphony the orchestra performs in their Youtube video statement on George Floyd and a summary of his views regarding the slow rate of change in the orchestra world and the challenges African American artists face in progressing during non pandemic times made even more difficult during the pandemic. Lee Pringle points out that European nations have always celebrated their native culture whether Germans, Russians or Israelis and the Chinese have had a world wide focus with Shen Yun generating a much broader audience for music and art from China.  American government and foundations though have been almost silent in supporting African American art and music. He suggests that the NEA support of American orchestras is structured in a way that makes it extremely difficult to find adequate support for people of color who have always faced the frustration of acquiring entrance to an art form that has remained almost exclusively Caucasian across more than a century in the US.    

Lee Pringle is passionate about music. He's a singer and conductor with an exciting career that spans musical genres including classical, African American spirituals, and more. Lee Pringle is also passionate about shining a bright light on music, musicians and history that have been overlooked for far too long. He spoke with Suzanne via Skype about some of his many musical projects.

The 2018 Colour of Music Festival will take place at various venues throughout historic Charleston, SC. The festival highlights classical composers, musicians and vocalists of African descent. Lee Pringle, founder and artistic director of the Colour of Music Festival, speaks about the importance of this type of music series; the highlights of the current season; and the music teacher who inspired his love of classical music. Learn more about The Color of Music Festival

As a part of the 2014 Chamber Music Vocal Matinee Recital Series at the Colour of Music Festival, baritone Darnell Ishmel present at recital at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC.  He is accompanied by pianist Mikael Darmanie and joined by cellist Khary Joyner. PROGRAM R. Nathaniel Dett-Hymn to Parnassus Franz Schubert Drei Lieder, Der Doppelganger, Der Tod und das Madchen, Der Erlkonig Gabriel Faure-Au bord du l'eau Jules Massenet-Elegie Thomas Kerr-Riding to Town Coleridge Taylor Perkinson Melancholy, The Faithless Shepherd Harry C. Banks, Jr.-A Prayer of Saint Francis James Weldon Johnson-Go Down Death Kerr-Great Day    

In response to the keynote address by Wayne S. Brown, President and CEO of the Michigan Opera Theatre, our host and Washington Life Magazine performing arts columnist, Patrick D. McCoy moderates a panel discussion culminating the Community Symposium Series of the Colour of Music Festival with Dr. Karen Chandler of College of Charleston, Jennifer Bowman of the Washington based Folger Consort and Festival Founder, Lee Pringle.  The Colour of Music Festival is one that celebrates the contributions and performance of blacks in the arena of classical music.

Culminating the 2014 Community Symposium Series of The Colour of Music Festival in Charleston, SC (October 22-26) was a timely keynote address by Wayne S. Brown, former Director of Opera and Music at the NEA and now President and CEO of Michigan Opera Theatre.  In his address, Brown shares his trajectory in the arena of arts management, its important and passing the torch to the future of the field.  Brown has had considerable experience in the arts, himself first playing cello and singing as a tenor.  his talk comes from a place of sound perspective and in Part 2, his talk culminates in a panel moderated by host and Washington Life Magazine performing arts columnist, Patrick D. McCoy.  Joining the panel is Dr. Karen Chandler of College of Charleston, Jennifer Bowman of the Washington based Folger Consort and Festival Founder, Lee Pringle.  The Colour of Music Festival is one that celebrates the contributions and performance of blacks in the arena of classical music.

The Colour of Music Festival began this week in Charleston, SC. (October 22-26) featuring chamber music performances, organ and voice recitals. Dr. Wayne A. Barr of Tuskegee University opened the High Noon Organ Recital Series in music by Whitlock, J. S. Bach, Ralph Simpson and Vierne. Recorded live at Grace Episcopal Church Charleston.  For more information about the festival www.colourofmusic.org PROGRAM: Whitlock: Exultemus Bach: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, 564 Ralph Simpson: Three Spirituals Jacob's Ladder Swing Low Roll Jordan, Roll Vierne: Symphonie III, op. 28 III, Intermezzo V. Final

Noted composer Dr. Trevor Weston of Drew University drops in discuss his career both as a performer and teacher of music.  Weston will open the Community Symposium Series of the Colour of Music Festival, which will be held October 22-26 in Charleston, SC. His talk will focus on Charleston's contributions to classical music around the world. During the broadcast, will feature some of his works,  including his Magnificat.     Weston began his musical training as a choirboy at the prestigious St. Thomas Choir School in New York City at the age of ten. During high school, he continued his musical development with organ and carillon lessons in Plainfield, NJ. Composition became his primary focus at Tufts University while studying with T.J. Anderson and completing a double major in music and history. Weston completed his graduate work at theUniversity of California, Berkeley where he studied with Richard Felciano and Andrew Imbrie for his M. A. and Olly Wilson, his primary teacher, for his Ph.D.        Weston is currently an Associate Professor of Music at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.        Read his complete bio: