Your contribution toward the $300,000 goal will support three performances, production of documentary and concert films, CD release, curriculum guide development, merchandise, and marketing.
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Donation levels & benefits:
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Level 1: Sankofa $50-$100
- Signed copy Blues People & The Art of Sound (while supplies last) + Digital Download
- Signed copy of Reconstruction: An Oratorio
- Ticket to premier concert
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Level 2: Ubuntu $100-$250
- Level 1 + Sampler Bundle (Digital Download)
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Level 3: Sawubona $250-$500
- Level 1 & 2 + the OMD & Trio Bundles
- Backstage passes (2)
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Level 4: Azania $500-$750
- Levels 1-3 + the 400: An Afrikan Epic Bundle
- Access to 1 rehearsal (2 passes)
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Level 5: Ankh $750-$1000
- Levels 1-4
- Reconstruction: An Oratorio bundle 1 (music, documentary, and concert film)
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Level 6: Amandla $1000-$5000
- Levels 1-5
- Reconstruction: An Oratorio bundle 2 (music, documentary, concert film, curriculum guide, score signed by the composer, librettist, & conductor)
- Unreleased music and footage of Lomax ensembles
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Level 7: Alkebulan $5000+
- Levels 1-5
- Dinner with the production team
- Private concert for donor and guests (total of 40 people) at Streetlight Guild
Reconstruction: An Oratorio
Reconstruction: An Oratorio by Dr. Mark Lomax, II & Tyiesha Radford Shorts
An oratorio for mixed ensemble illuminating American history in hopes of creating a better future for all.
Ensemble: The Urban Art Ensemble
Line up TBD
Soprano Voice (classical/gospel)
Alto Voice (gospel/soul/r&b)
Tenor Voice (classical/gospel/r&b)
Male Voice (rapper)
Narrator
Turntableist
Edwin Bayard - tenor and soprano saxophones
William Menefield - piano
Dean Hulett - bass
Mark Lomax, II - drums
String orchestra
Booking:
Lisa Cave
Lisa@evermintmusic.com
Management:
Tiffany Cooper
meaningfulconnections513@gmail.com
Press
Ben Weiss
bweiss@400anafrikanepic.org