Spelman College was founded in Atlanta in 1881 and is dedicated to inspiring women of
African descent and a commitment to positive social change. The Spelman College Glee
Club maintains a reputation of excellence, performing choral literature for women’s voices
with special emphasis on traditional spirituals, music by African-American composers, music
from many cultures and commissioned works. The collaboration with Spelman College
and Dance Theatre of Harlem is made possible by Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, whose
commitment to furthering the arts at Spelman College and in society at large is a testament
to the power of art to inspire and unify.
A note about the costumes: The women in this ballet wear leotards constructed of a creative
patchwork of tights worn by former dancers with Dance Theatre of Harlem, thus they perform
clothed in the legacy of their predecessors.
Intermission
HARLEM ON MY MIND
(World Premiere September 29th, 2017)
Choreography: Darrell Grand Moultrie
Music: The Count Basie Orchestra, Chris Botti, Wynton Marsalis, Jesse Stone,
Andy Razat, Fats Waller, Harry Brooks, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Rogers & Hart
Costume Design: Rebecca Turk
Lighting Design: Jason Banks
Out and About
AMANDA SMITH, ALISON STROMING, INGRID SILVA, CRYSTAL SERRANO,
YINET FERNANDEZ
DA’VON DOANE CHOONG HOON LEE DONALD NGUYEN DAVISON
CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL ANTHONY SANTOS
Harlem’s Finest
ANTHONY SANTOS
Duo de Jazzin’
AMANDA SMITH DA’VON DOANE
Soul of the Hood
INGRID SILVA
We Rise
THE COMPANY
“This work was created to celebrate the memory of my beloved music teacher Ms. Gwendolyn
McLoud. She loved Jazz music and made sure her students in Harlem were exposed to its
history and brilliance. I would love to keep sharing this great music with the next generation.”
– Darrell Grand Moultrie
This work was commissioned by the University of Wyoming Office of the President in
support of the Eminent Artist-in-Residence program.
Idaho, Ain’t Misbehavin and It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
performed by Count Basie & His Orchestra
My Funny Valentine performed by Chris Botti
El ‘Gran’ Baile de la Reina performed by Wynton Marsalis,
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
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