Pauli Murray Commission Reading – Oct 21 & 22

By  GALA Expert 

 October 3, 2024 

  

GALA Choruses brings Pauli Murray’s story to life with a new multi-movement choral work by composer Steve Milloy, with libretto by Kim Hines.

30 year old African American Pauli Murray in black pants, cropped jacked and a scarf.

 

The text,

Pauli Murray: civil rights activist, lawyer, poet and ordained priest. Pauli was born in 1910 and today would have likely identified as transgender or nonbinary. Learn more about Pauli.

GALA Choruses is bringing Pauli’s story to life with a new multi-movement choral work by composer Steve Milloy, with libretto by Kim Hines. Join us for a Rough Cuts reading of the commission featuring a chamber choir of Twin Cities singers, Aimee K. Bryant and Lucia Roderique as soloist/narrators, and composer Steve Milloy. The reading is hosted by Nautilus Music Theater and we look forward to your feedback as part of the reading experience!

Monday, October 21 • 7:30–9:30pm
Nautilus Music Theater,
Northern Warehouse #190, 308 E Prince St, St Paul, MN 55101

Tuesday, October 22 • 7:30–9:30pm
St. Joan of Arc Church
4537 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

To reserve a spot send an email to staff@nautilusmusictheater, or just show up! Recommended admission is $10 (or pay as you wish) and every performance includes cookies and milk!

Make a Donation

To support the Pauli Murray Commission and Rough Cuts costs, donate above and type “Pauli Murray” in the comments field with your gift.

For more information about the commission or to consider this work for performance by your chorus check out the commission webpage.