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Composing is Personal: The Musical Journey of James Dargan and the Rich Tapestry of Classical Music

While there is no charge for admission, there is a suggested donation of $15. Registration for seat reservation can be completed here

Additional Stream of Concert Video: Nov. 24 at 5:00 pm on the NCCMI YouTube Channel

Concert features the complete Mendelssohn Octet for 8 string players, as well as the premiere of James Dargan's new String Quartet (movement 1) called Honey Rock; Wood Valley. Mr. Dargan was commissioned by NCCMI to compose the piece.

Musicians are all members of the North Carolina Symphony: violinists Emily Glover, Jeanine Wynton, Erin Zehngut, cellists Bonnie Thron and Elizabeth Beilman and viola players Sam Gold and Amy Mason.

There will be a free webinar on Sunday, November 3 at 7pm featuring Mr. Dargan and Dr. Timothy Holley, moderated by Waltye Rasulala. This event will focus on Mr. Dargan's journey from his early days as a young violinist in Durham to his prominent life as a composer and vocalist based in New York. His parents were longtime teachers at St. Augustine's College and NC Central University.

The conversation will also touch upon the importance of diversity and inclusion in the arts and share the story of how NCCMI became a trailblazer in the world of chamber music training programs, by commissioning new works and by shining a spotlight on historically overlooked music. Click here to register for the FREE webinar.