Montclair Early Music To Present Terphischore Program

Press release from MEM:

March 19, 2023

Terpsichore is a FREE program that will be presented by Montclair Early Music ("MEM") and sponsored by Lifelong Montclair at 4:00 pm Friday, March 31 at the First Lutheran Church in Montclair NJ, 153 Park Street, Montclair.

Terpsichore (pronounced terp SIC e ree), the Greek Goddess of music and dance would surely have approved of these women who against all odds, in male dominated societies, composed beautiful music. Music from every century beginning with the 12th century to music of the present day, including ragtime, spirituals, madrigals, a Brazilian Balada, and even a suffragette song will be featured along with the composers' stories.

Performers, under the direction of Ruth Hsu, include vocalists and instrumentalists on recorders, guitars, cello, and percussion.

Avi Webber and Maya Herrera-Shimakawa, and Kimaya Sayles from MEM's RecorderKids intergenerational program will perform solos at the concert.

Montclair Early Music (MEM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprising amateur and professional musicians. It was established in 2010 by Julienne Pape, with the objective of providing an opportunity for amateur musicians of all ages to experience the joy of playing and singing music together in small ensembles. Beginner classes are offered to adults and children.

This press release was produced by MEM. The views expressed here are the author's own.