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Coming to America: How Immigrant Composers Have Enriched Our Musical Culture

February 25, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dr. Amanda Mattox, Humanities Teacher Award winner for Northeast Mississippi Community College, will present her public lecture:

Major European composers immigrated to the United States during the 1930s to escape oppressive political situations. This lecture surveys how these and other immigrant musicians have had a profound effect on concert music in America through composition and university teaching positions. Included in the presentation will be live performances of representative works.

Details

Date:
February 25, 2020
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue

Northeast Mississippi Community College
101 Cunningham Blvd.
Booneville, MS 38829
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