MEDIA ADVISORY
August 21, 2024
Media Contact: Caroline Holden
Abshire Public Relations
912.695.7881
pr@abshirepr.com 

In advance of the Savannah Philharmonic’s opening of their 16th season on August 24th with Imani Winds, the musicians will be working with students at schools in the Savannah area.

Educational visits are listed  below and the media is invited to attend:

Education Service #1:

What: Education visit with: Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Mark Dover, Monica Ellis.
When: Thursday, August 22, 9:40-11:00 AM
Location: Robert W. Groves High School; 100 Priscilla D Thomas Way D Way, Garden City, GA 31408. *Enter building through the “Mercer Middle School” entrance.

Education Service #2:

What: Education visit with: Brandon Patrick George, Kevin Newton
When: Thursday, August 22, 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Savannah Early College High School; 400 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, GA 31404

Education Service #3:

What: Education visit with ALL members of Imani Winds.
When: Friday, August 23, 9:30-11:15 AM
Location: Savannah Christian Preparatory School; 1599 Chatham Pkwy, Savannah, GA 31408; Eckburg Center on campus 

Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, Grammy award winner Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and newly commissioned works from voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. To date, one of Imani Winds’ most humbling recognitions is a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.

Members of Imani Winds quintet are Brandon Patrick George, flute; Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe; Mark Dover, clarinet; Kevin Newton, French horn; and Monica Ellis, bassoon.  

About The Savannah Philharmonic:

The Savannah Philharmonic, a nonprofit 501©(3), is a community-focused arts organization which strives to present concert performances and music education of the highest caliber throughout the southeast. Composed of a professional orchestra and community chorus, and led by the masterful baton of Keitaro Harada, the SavPhil performs a vast range of works from composers of the past and present, and in all genres from classical to contemporary. The organization focuses on fostering community and inspiring a true appreciation of music through equitable access to performances and education programs. To learn more visit savannahphilharmonic.org.

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