Gateways Music Festival October 9th – 12th
Event info
| Date: | October 9, 2026 |
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| Time: | 7:40 am |
| Event: | https://www.gatewaysmusicfestival.org/ |
Details
Gateways Music Festival celebrates and supports professional classical musicians of African descent and creates a joyful home for Black artistry in classical music. Founded in 1993, Gateways presents festivals, concerts, education programs, ensembles, and community events throughout the year,
Friday, Oct. 9, 8 PM: George Taylor in Recital with Gateways Chamber Players
Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 AM: SANCTUARY: A Celebration of Black Sacred Music — featuring Queen of the Violin Kersten Stevens, Herb Smith and Myron D. Brown
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 PM: BLACKSOUND — Dr. Paul J. Burgett Lecture & Community Conversation with Matthew D. Morrison — FREE
Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 PM: Shana Tucker: ChamberSoul
Sunday, Oct. 11: Family Concert featuring Ric’key Pageot, followed later that day by Ric’key Pageot: Classic Black, a solo piano recital
Monday, Oct. 12, 6:30 PM: Young Musicians Institute: Rochester Day for Strings Showcase
Tickets start at $10, with some Festival events free.
Full schedule + tickets: www.
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