Paving the Way 2023

Origin Stories

2-day Residency with
Dr. Courtney Jones, trumpet

October 26-27, 2023

Part 1

Dr. Courtney Jones Masterclass with WFU Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, October 26, 2023
12:30-1:45pm
Scales, Room M201
Free and open to the public

Part 2

Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
Friday, October 27, 2023
10:00-11:30am
Brendle Recital Hall
Interdisciplinary discussion surrounding African American life, music, performance, and education. Panel will include Dr. Courtney Jones, Dr. Derek Hicks, Dr. Claire Crawford, Dr. J. Aaron Hardwick, and Sean McClure as Moderator.

Part 3

Concert with WFU Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Courtney Jones
Friday, October 27, 2023
7:30pm
Brendle Recital Hall
Admission: Free

Program:
Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 8
Alexandra Pakhmutova, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, feat. Dr. Courtney Jones
World-Premier Special Performance of “Someone to Watch Over Me” for Trumpet & Orchestra