Young People’s Concert: Music for America
About This Event
Young People's Concert: Music for America at David Geffen Hall features jazz singer-songwriter Charenée Wade, conductor Tito Muñoz, director Habib Azar, dancer-choreographer Lisa La Touche, the Louis Armstrong House Museum, student musicians from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, and performer Shelley Monroe. The program pairs Wade's jazz roots and Muñoz's orchestral leadership with Azar's theatrical direction and La Touche's choreography, while the museum and LaGuardia students provide historical context and youthful perspective.
About Young People’s Concert: Music for America
At David Geffen Hall, this installment of the Young People’s Concerts turns to the idea of “Music for America,” tracing how classical traditions intersect with the country’s own sound worlds. Conductor Tito Muñoz leads, joined by musicians from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, with vocalist Charenée Wade and contributions connected to the Louis Armstrong House Museum. The program frames the concert hall as a civic space, not just a showcase. Its quiet argument is that American music history is best heard as a conversation across institutions, generations, and neighborhoods.
About the Artists
Tito Muñoz
Tito Muñoz is an American conductor known for his work with various orchestras and ensembles, specializing in classical music.
Lisa La Touche
Lisa La Touche is a dancer and choreographer known for her work in musical theater and dance, particularly in productions that emphasize rhythm and movement.
Musicians from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Musicians from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts is a collective of student musicians who perform various genres of music, showcasing the talents of young artists from the renowned performing arts high school.
Charenée Wade
Charenée Wade is an American jazz singer and songwriter, noted for her contributions to the jazz genre and her performances in various musical settings.
Louis Armstrong House Museum
The Louis Armstrong House Museum is a historic house museum located in Queens, New York, dedicated to the life and career of the influential jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
Shelley Monroe
Shelley Monroe is a performer known for her work in the entertainment industry, often associated with various cultural events.