This event is over. Thank you to all who attended! You can read more about this event at the links below:
read press release | explore Sweet Honey resources | download the full concert program |
post-concert reflection + photos (coming soon!)
Sweet Honey in the Rock
with Resonance Ensemble
Sweet Honey in the Rock with Resonance Ensemble
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 7:30 PM @Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 7:30 PM @The Armory
Fusing the elastic possibilities of the human voice
Resonance opens for the multiple GRAMMY-nominated group Sweet Honey In the Rock® in two evenings of music that fuse the elastic possibilities of the human voice. Known as one of the most versatile performing collectives in music today with their deep catalog of socially conscious music rooted in African-American history and culture, Sweet Honey In The Rock® celebrates its 50th anniversary this season – and their legacy aligns perfectly with Resonance Ensemble’s mission of performing music that promotes meaningful social change.
As the producing organization, Resonance Ensemble will open for the main act with a set of selections from their own award-winning a cappella commissions for social justice. Works include pieces by composers Jasmine Barnes, Cecille Elliott, and Damien Geter.
Featured Artists and Performers
Sweet Honey In the Rock®
Dr. Katherine FitzGibbon, Resonance Ensemble conductor
Resonance Ensemble
American Sign Language Interpretation | Every performance Sweet Honey In The Rock® gives has a core member of the group interweaving dynamic American Sign Language interpretation with the music to create a seamless ballet of movement and voice. These two evening performances will provide an artistic bridge between the Deaf and hearing worlds.