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Follow on Google News | The Ritz Chamber Players Return To AtlantaBy: The Ritz Chamber Player Founded in 2002, by clarinetist and Artistic Director Terrance Patterson, the Ritz Chamber Players (RCP), is a nonprofit organization that has presented various landmark subscription series at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville, Florida, combining exceptional artistry on stage with inspiring educational programs in schools and throughout the community. Since its inception, RCP’s concert series in Jacksonville and performances across the United States continue to build the participation of multicultural audiences that reflect our diverse society. This ideal is the reason for their partnership with Morehouse College. “The cultural partnership of the department of music at Morehouse College with the Ritz Chamber Players is a major step toward advancing the presence of rich artistic and educational experiences within the metro Atlanta community,” states Morehouse Music Department Chair, Dr. Uzee Brown. This season, each concert will be themed highlighting works of past and current composers. Upcoming concert dates for the season include: “Ties That Bind: From Swastika to Jim Crow” January 24, 2015; “Tragedy Towards Peace” February 19, 2015; and “Spring Spectacular” In addition to this year’s concert season, the Ritz Chamber Players are committed to their community outreach programs. Where Culture and Community Converge is a phrase symbolizing the role that the RCP has played in providing audiences with a visual reference of accomplished musicians of African descent. However, more than simply performing music, RCP works to advance the principle that the creative arts are essential to the development of students from all socio-economic backgrounds; The first concert will be “Brahms Sonic Splendor” as the theme, which will include compositions: End
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