This project focuses on recording and releasing audio and video of previously unrecorded music by the composer, Florence Price. This video above can give you a sneak preview of what we recorded in May of 2022!
Eugenia Jeong, Piano Michael Hawes, Bass-Baritone and Trumpet Soundmirror Inc. - Audio Eric Snoza, Snostudios Inc. - Video
Ms. Price was a groundbreaking composer, organist, pianist and educator (1887-1953). She was the first African American Woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra. In the 17 songs on this album, Ms. Price brings to life the captivating words of some of the great poets of her day; Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, among others. We are also recording Price's beautiful Suite for Brass and Solo Piano. My goal is to bring this music to light so that people around the world can listen and appreciate her artistry, and so that these songs and pieces become the integral part of the repertoire that they should be.
Post Production Fundraising Goal: 15,750 Amount Raised as of May 10th, 2023: $5,100 Date to reach this goal: Ongoing, until editing is completed, and album is released (goal summer, 2023) *I will receive no fee for this project, and whatever money is not raised through this campaign, along with the grants that have been awarded and that I am pursuing, I will cover with my own personal funds.
Current Costs associated with this project: -Musicians Fees -Sheet Music Rental -Recording Venue Rental -Videographer -Sound Recording/Producing/Editing -CD Production
If you would like to send a physical check, kindly make sure the check is made payable to Fractured Atlas. You can send the physical check to me, at this address below, and I will report it and submit it to Fractured Atlas. You can write "Florence Price, Her Voice in Song" in the memo section of the check.
Michael Hawes 7731 Menchaca Rd. Austin, TX 78745
If you would like to donate online, you can click the "One-time" donation button above, and can donate with Credit and Debit Card.
I am happy to offer rewards for certain donation levels! Thank you all so much for your consideration of this project. I truly appreciate you all.
