Arts Council uses musical performances to promote art, Robeson County towns | Features - The Robesonian

Tomeka Sinclair - Staff writer summarizes, The Robeson County Arts Council is using county landmarks as a backdrop to this season’s River Voices concert series.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Jazz Ensemble performs on the steps of Highlander Academy in Red Springs. The performance was part of the River Voices concert series, sponsored by the Robeson County Arts Council.

Photo: Courtesy Vanessa Abernathy

The series was established three years ago with the goal of showcasing musical talent at each of Robeson County’s seven major municipalities. It features a group of musical ensembles comprised of Robeson County talent.

This year’s concerts have looked different because of COVID-19 restrictions. Previous venues mainly have been churches within the county...

The most recent video features The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s jazz ensemble led by Aaron Vandermeer, the chair of UNCP’s Department of Music. Throughout his performance on the steps of Highlander Academy in Red Springs, Vandermeer speaks of the jazz talent in North Carolina.

“We’re getting the opportunity to spread information about the art of music in the state of North Carolina,” Abernathy said of another goal for the series.

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Source: The Robesonian