Symphony Hall

CBSO 2024/25 Family Concert: Where are all the Black Female Composers?

16 Mar 2025

Sunday 3:00pm

£12 inc. per ticket commission

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Artists

Tess Jackson  Conductor

YolanDa Brown  Presenter

Nate Holder  Creative Associate

CBSO Youth Chorus 

CBSO Children's Chorus 

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra 

Programme

Perry  Short Piece for Orchestra, 3mins

Kendall  The Spark Catchers, 4mins

A. Coleridge-Taylor  Sussex Landscapes III, 3mins

Wallen  Mighty River, 4mins

Bonds  Montgomery Variations, 3mins

Montgomery  Starburst, 4mins

Coleman  Umoja for Wind Quintet, 3.5mins

Riperton  Les Fleurs, 5mins

James  Come Show Them the River, 4mins

Okoye  Charlotte Mecklenburg

Price  Symphony No. 1, Juba Dance, 4mins

About CBSO 2024/25 Family Concert: Where are all the Black Female Composers?

Age  Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+

Running time  This concert will last approximately 1 hour.

Discover some of the best composers from around the world using Nate Holder's amazing guide to black female composers!

Join YolanDa Brown and the CBSO on a journey to find incredible composers, curated by Nate Holder and inspired by his book, 'Where are all the Black Female Composers?'. Including music by Jessie Montgomery, Hannah Kendall, Edewede Oriwoh, and Birmingham’s own Millicent B James. Plus, join us for an hour of free craft activities before the concert

Suitable for children aged 6+.

Booking Info

£5 tickets available for Schools and Youth Music Groups, and recipients of eligible benefits. Please see cbso.co.uk/terms-conditions for details

This event isnot included in the multibuy discount.

Free (limited) ticket for Disabled Visitor’s Carers, as per Access Scheme.

Ticket commission

*Events may carry a £1 - £5 ticket commission; charged per ticket. This is charged when you book through B:Music’s Box Office – online, by phone or in person. Any advertised prices will include any per-ticket fee that may apply.

Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons

If you require a wheelchair position (subject to availability) please call the Box Office on 0121 289 6343.

A range of tickets and services are available under our Access Scheme. To find out more, or to join the Access Scheme, email boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk or call us on 0121 289 6343.

Getting here

  • Symphony Hall
    Broad Street
    Birmingham
    B1 2EA
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