The Atlanta University Center Symphony Orchestra (AUCSO) is the only symphony orchestra in the world where the gifts, promise and power of students across three historically Black educational institutions merge into breathtaking harmony. Rising musicians from across the Atlanta University Center grow to learn that joining the AUCSO is not only about honing their technical musical abilities, but where they will develop real-world skills in preparation for their futures. On November 18th, this distinguished group will present their Fall Concert, Vivaldi: Fire & Ice, led by AUCSO Director Dr. Alvoy Bryan.
This event will feature orchestral students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, as well as Dr. Tami Lee Hughes, a violin instructor at Spelman College.
As soloist, she has appeared with a number of symphony orchestras across the United States, including the National, Monroe, Mississippi, and Pontiac-Oakland Symphony Orchestras among others. She has extensively appeared as a recitalist in universities and concert venues in the United States, Europe, Costa Rica and Bermuda, and has performed as solo or chamber artist in the Ann Arbor Chamber Fest, Natchez Festival of Music, Ritz Chamber Players Concert Series, and a tribute concert to composer Judith Zaimont, broadcast on National Public Radio, according to Spelman College. An artist of versatility, Hughes has numerous performance credits in popular music, film and television. In addition to performing, she is an active teacher and advocate for music outreach.
The event will be held, Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:00 p.m. at Morehouse College, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Emma and Joe Adams Concert Hall, 900 West End Ave. SW Atlanta GA 30310. Free tickets are available here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/LvI/. Entrance is free and donations are also being accepted to boost the orchestra’s overall efforts.
About the AUCC
The Atlanta University Center Consortium, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Georgia, formed in 1929 to operate on behalf of its member institutions–Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College—is the world’s oldest and largest association of historically Black colleges and universities. The Consortium is a vibrant intellectual community with a long tradition of scholarship, service, and community engagement.
