INCANDESCENT (flutist Claire James and percussionist Dana LeVan) has been accepted to perform at the 52nd National Flute Association Convention, to be held in San Antonio, TX in August 2024. The duo will present a lecture-recital to discuss and perform works they have commissioned as part of their "Friends of the Lakota Music Project." Claire is a 4th semester graduate student at UNO studying with Dr. Christine Beard, and Dana graduated from UNO in 2023 with her MM in percussion under the tutelage of Dr. Hannah Weaver.
The Lakota Music Project (LMP) is the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra's flagship "Bridging Cultures" program. Created between 2005-2008, the LMP addresses a history of racial tension, builds bridges between Native and non-Native Americans, and creates an environment of openness through the sharing of music. Essentially, it is a practical demonstration between white and American Indian musicians to advance cultural understanding. The Lakota Music Project embraces the following strategies to create each program:
◉ Provide positive, safe, open space for dialogue;
◉ Explore what our different cultures share, rather than what makes them different; and
◉ Embrace the value of peaceful collaboration.
For more info about INCANDESCENT, visit the duo's website at https://www.clairenoelleflute.com/incandescent. For more info about the LMP, visit https://www.sdsymphony.org/education-community/lakota-music-project/.
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