by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II | Mar 28, 2023
Our concerts are a hybrid of many elements, combining a modern symphonic orchestra with synchronized lighting and visual animations. Our featured artists are nationally acclaimed and play with top artists like Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Justin Timberlake. We blend genres of music for a diverse listening experience and interact with our audiences through fun educational demonstrations.
Let’s just say this is not your typical “orchestra” concert, and it’s the first of its kind on the Eastern Shore! You don’t want to miss this event! Family-friendly and for all ages.
FREE ADMISSION! Our concerts sell out, so reserve your tickets! Doors open at 6 pm.
Presented by Salisbury University
Special thanks to our sponsors: Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive, Richard A. Henson Foundation, Greater Salisbury Committee, & Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City
Caution: The concert involves special effects such as theatrical fog, and flashing lights. Individuals with health conditions that could be affected should not attend.
by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II | Oct 4, 2021
Presented by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento, the Colour of Music Festival Pétit will present four days of diverse classical performances.
by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II | May 7, 2021
Ceylon Mitchell, a 2021 Strathmore Resident Artist, brings his ensemble and their passion for the Brazilian Choro and Afro-Caribbean music to St. Mary’s County. The choro, birthed in Rio de Janeiro in the mid 19th century, has its roots in African syncopated rhythms and European dance forms, including the lundú, the polka, and the habanera – an intriguing musical blend. The program also includes chamber music by Afro-Cuban composers.
by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II | May 5, 2021
Just as the notes from his flute fly and float on air, Ceylon Mitchell is always in motion. This musician, educator, entrepreneur, and arts advocate is driven by his mission of keeping classical music alive, authentic, and accessible with programming and performances that promote traditionally marginalized communities, especially Black and Latinx cultural identities.
Originally from Alaska, this new dad is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts student at the University of Maryland, College Park. Mitchell is the recipient of a Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council Artist Fellowship Grant and a Prince George’s County Forty Under 40 Award in Arts and Humanities.
by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II | May 5, 2021
Join contemporary classical flutist Ceylon Mitchell to explore the percussion section instruments and the composite rhythmic elements that form the groove accompaniment in Cuban and Brazilian music, born from the rich amalgamation of Spanish/Portuguese folk music formulas and African rhythms.
This workshop will include live and recorded musical examples that pay homage to famous influential Cuban flutists including Eduardo “Richard” Egues and Orlando “Maraca” Valle, as well as Afro-Brazilian, Pixinguinha.
Try your hand at maintaining ostinato rhythms on percussive instruments like the clave, güiro, and congas while the main lead instruments like flute and piano improvise over these grooves.
Older students with instrument experience will gather and trade measures of improvisations, incorporate common rhythmic fragments, motives, and melodic riffs, and eventually venture into free improvisation.
