Imani Winds

Sponsored by Tom & Louise Souders

Artists:

Brandon Patrick George, flute

Mekhi Gladden, oboe

Mark Dover, clarinet

Kevin Newton, French horn

Monica Ellis, bassoon

Program:

“The People Could Fly: America at 250”

Norman Hutchins (arr. Allison Loggins Hull): Emmanuel

Wayne Shorter: Terra Incognita

Shawn Okpebholo: Rise

Yuan-Chen Li: Railroad to Dreams

Paquito D’Rivera: Kites

Billy Taylor (arr. Mark Dover): I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free

The renowned Imani Winds promise an energetic and inspiring evening in November! Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative music-making, the GRAMMY^®-winning and four-time nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and impactful outreach, they have inspired audiences of all ages around the globe.

Their program “The People Could Fly: America at 250” blends music and narrative, highlighting works by living composers who give voice to migration, resistance, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

This concert is proudly supported by a Gertrude Sternbergh grant from the Reading Musical Foundation