American Heirlooms: Florence Price Tribute presented by Monique Brooks Roberts

Musical Style: American Classical

Celebrate Women’s History Month with an intimate and powerful evening honoring the life and legacy of Florence Price, a groundbreaking American composer whose music bridges classical traditions, Black musical heritage, and deep emotional storytelling.

Featuring pianist Dawn Clement, vocalist Joslyn Ford Keel, and a string quartet featuring Monique Brooks Roberts, Juliette Jones, Rebekah Durham and Kari Clifton, this program weaves together Florence Price’s solo piano works, art songs, and chamber music, highlighting the breadth and beauty of her voice as a composer.

Through lush melodies, spiritual influences, and richly expressive textures, this concert offers both a celebration and a rediscovery — inviting audiences to experience the brilliance of a composer whose work is finally receiving the recognition it deserves.

Monique Brooks Roberts- producer and violin

Juliette Jones- violin

Rebekah Durham- viola

Kari Clifton- cello

Dawn Clement- piano

Joslyn Ford Keel (JoFoKe)- vocalist