African American Arts Institute

African American Arts Institute would like to welcome you back to a new and exciting school year! The AAAI has a great season lined up for the 2011-2012 school year and we look forward to seeing you at some of our events! We invite you to audition for our performance ensembles. Check out our fall 2011 Ensemble Audition information below! We also welcome you to join us for our thrilling new performance season: The Legacy Continues! (Concert information is listed below.)

The African American Arts Institute is committed to promoting and preserving African American culture through performance, education, creative activity, research, and outreach. To learn more, please feel free to browse our website: www.indiana.edu/~aaai.

Fall Ensemble Auditions

African American Dance Company

·      Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 7pm
·      Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A217
·      No dance experience necessary. Short warm-up followed by a dance combination given by the instructor.  Do not bring prepared dance routines. Dance specialties will be evaluated at the end of the auditions. 
·      Audition dress: dance attire, leotards tights, jazz shoes or bare feet.  Men may wear sweat-pants.  No street wear, tight pants, or shorts. 
·      Course credit available. 
·      More information: contact Iris Rosa at rosa@indiana.edu.

African American Choral Ensemble

·      Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 7pm
·      Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A219.
·      Vocalists bring one prepared piece with or without accompaniment.  Instrumentalists bring your instrument and be prepared to solo and accompany in a combo setting on an R&B, Soul, or Gospel piece.  Drums and amplifiers provided.
·      Course credit available. 
·      More information: contact Keith McCutchen at keimccut@indiana.edu

IU Soul Revue

·      Thursday, September 1, 2011, 7pm
·      Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall.
·      Vocalists prepare one piece a cappella or bring a recording to accompany your solo.  You will be asked to match pitches and harmonize.  Instrumentalists bring your instrument and be prepared to solo and accompany in a combo setting on an R&B, Soul, or Gospel piece.  Drums and amplifiers provided. 
·      Course credit available.
·      More information, contact Nathanael Fareed Mahluli at dnw@indiana.edu.

African American Arts Institute

2011-2012 Performance Season

The Legacy Continues

A Potpourri of the Arts

·      Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8pm
·      Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
·      Tickets available at the door or at the Sunrise Box Office 812-323-3020

African American Dance Company Spring Concert

·      Saturday, April 7, 2012, 8pm
·      Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
·      Tickets available at the door or at the  Sunrise Box Office 812-323-3020
 

African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert

·      Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8pm
·      Location TBD
·      Tickets available at the door or  at the Sunrise Box Office 812-323-3020

IU Soul Revue 40^th Anniversary Concert

·      Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8pm
·      Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
·      Tickets available at the door or at the Sunrise Box Office 812-323-3020

General Admission for all concerts.

Adults: $20, Children and Students $10 (Limit 2 per student ID)

For more information, please contact AAAI at www.indiana.edu/~aaai or call 812-855-5427.

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