This annual event honors the late Tom McGuire's passion for music and his dedication to children's welfare. Tom was committed to building a better world through his philanthropy.
Dr. Richard Antoine White, principal tubist of the Santa Fe Symphony and New Mexico Philharmonic, and Professor of tuba/euphonium at the University of New Mexico, began his tuba studies with Ed Goldstein at age twelve at The Baltimore School for the Performing Arts, where he graduated with honors. He then went to the Peabody Conservatory of Music to study with David Fedderly (Principal Tubist, Baltimore Symphony) where he received his Bachelor’s degree. On the advice of Mr. Fedderly, Richard traveled to Indiana University to study with the legendary Professor Daniel Perantoni. He continued his studies there receiving both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees becoming the first African American in the world to get a Doctorate of Music in Tuba! Dr. White is currently the only African-American male full professor of tuba in the country.
Throughout his musical and educational career development, Dr. White has had a passionate interest in motivational speaking. That dream has recently materialized itself with the recent release of his memoir I'm Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream and an award winning documentary about his life.
The Connells, one of North Carolina’s most successful indie rock bands, have been performing, recording and touring since originally forming in 1984. The Connells have recently released their ninth album, Steadman’s Wake, their first in more than 20 years. (photo credit: Indy Week)
David Connell: bass
Mike Connell: guitar, vocals
Doug MacMillan: vocals
Steve Potak: keyboards
Mike Ayers: guitar
Rob Ladd: drums
Mike Mole: trumpet
Proceeds benefit Community Music School, whose mission is to enrich and inspire children through music education. For more than 25 years CMS has offered high quality personalized music education to underserved Wake County youth, and is serving 200 students this year. Give today to help create brighter futures through music!
Community Music School | 322 Chapanoke Rd | Raleigh, NC 27603
www.cmsraleigh.org | 919-832-0900
