The Melody and Lyrics of Black History
By KARIN LIPSON
LAST spring Paul Hefner, a bandleader and composer from Floral Park, had the idea of spotlighting Tara Nova, a longtime vocalist with his group, in a concert with a local twist: It would feature music by his colleagues in the Long Island Composers’ Alliance, which has more than 50 members.
That exchange was the seed for “A Long Island Composers’ Alliance Salute to Black History Month,” a concert of nearly 20 works to be held on Feb. 21 at the South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeport. (Its debut will be on Feb. 14, at the Park Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan.) The concert is being produced by the composers’ group and Park Avenue Presenters, a nonprofit organization founded by Mr. Hefner.
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Long Island Composers’ Alliance Salute to Black History Month,” Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street, Manhattan; (212) 427-5421. Suggested donation of $10.
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