University of Richmond Plays Instrumental Role in Bringing National American Music Conference to the City
Signature concert event will be hosted on campus.
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — The University of Richmond is playing a key leadership role in the Society for American Music Conference, which will be held in Richmond, Virginia March 11-15.
The Society for American Music’s annual conference brings together hundreds of academics, librarians, composers, performers and members of the public to celebrate the study of music across the Americas.
In addition to leading local programming for this event, UR’s Department of Music will host the Vivian Perlis Concert on Friday, March 13, featuring the Richmond-based gospel trio The Legendary Ingramettes. This performance is free and open to the public.
Music professor Joanna Love is leading the local arrangements committee, alongside UR music professors Andrew McGraw, Mike Davison, and Bruno Alcalde, alongside music scholars from other Virginia universities.
UR faculty will also lead excursions for attendees in Richmond to showcase the city’s diverse history and musical culture. Historian and leadership studies professor Julian Hayter will conduct a tour of Richmond historical sites, and music professor Bruno Alcade will lead a visit to the historic Byrd Theater.
“This is the first time this national conference will be held in our city,” said Joanna Love. “This visit coincides with the nation’s 250th anniversary, the perfect time to share both Richmond’s history and our thriving musical community with fellow American music scholars and performers.”
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