Artist in Residence
Happy to join the 17th class of Strathmore Artist in Residence cohort of 2021-2022 alongside other outstanding artists.
Langston Hughes II, Taisha Estrada, Gerson Lanza, Alex Hamburger, James Fernando, Titilayo Ayangade.
A flagship program of Strathmore’s Institute for Artistic and Professional Development, the Artist in Residence (AIR) program was created in 2005 to support artists as they transition to professional careers. Since its inception, the program has mentored 94 musicians ages 16 to 32. Every year, a class of six is chosen after a competitive selection process. Strathmore’s AIR benefit from the support of mentor musicians, participate in professional development seminars, and are offered extensive performance opportunities throughout the 10-month program.
UPCOMING
Friday March 3rd, 2023
GErson Lanza -Tap & Jazz Quintet
Performing in the City of Fairfax Friday, March 3rd with an incredible band. for more information visit Artsfairfax.org or Click HERE. Admission is FREE. Show Begins promptly at 8pm.
Location: Old Town Hall- Fairfax City
3999 University Drive, Fairfax
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023
Hendricks Hall
University of Central Missouri
For more information go HERE
Thursday April 13- 15, 2023
Ayodele Casel/ Artist At the Center
Presenting work at New York City, City Center this April along side friends and colleagues. For tickets and more information go HERE.
Photography by: Elyse Mertz
PAST PERFORMANCES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2022
GERSON LANZA/ KENNEDY CENTER
Watch full length performance HERE
Wednesday January 19th, 2022
James Fernando’s AIR Concert
Photo by Margot Schulman
Since graduating summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music, pianist and composer James Fernando continues to amass critical acclaim and recognition. This “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” (World Music Report) merges jazz, classical, and electronic music. Fernando relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought-provoking, exciting performances.
Looking forward to sharing the stage with Jazz pianist virtuoso James Fernando.
Strathmore ‘s AMP Theater
11810 Grand Avenue (4th Floor)
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Lost Patterns by Rebecca Hill
Lost Patterns is a hybrid conglomeration of folk dance, story and song that is seated in the present while remaining tethered to the past. Driven by curiosity, ongoingness and experimentation in percussive and contemporary dance, Hill devises sonic landscapes that break the boundaries between music and dance. Bodies become instruments and intricate choreographies yield sound in a piece that highlights the value of community.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
8270 Alumni Drive, Suite 3800
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-1625
June 8, and 22, 2022
AIR CONCERT
Portrait by Patrick Wrigh
Gerson Lanza has as much rhythm in his little toe as any top percussionist—and we mean that quite literally. Through his percussive footwork the Honduran dancer and choreographer can tell a story. Whether performing alongside spoken-word artists, musicians, or other dancers, his intricate moves are evocative and captivating. Lanza began his training under Omar Edwards at his Harlem Tap studio and has since completed residencies at Lincoln Center and Jacob’s Pillow.
Strathmore ‘s AMP Theater
11810 Grand Avenue (4th Floor)
North Bethesda, MD 20852