Ethos Consortium Chamber Choir to Present

“The Colors of Africa: Sung in Black and White” Benefit Concert

with special guest choir,

The Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble

March 14, 8:00 p.m.  Dale Halton Theater,

Overcash Performing Arts Center

on the Campus of Central Piedmont Community College.

Proceeds of the Concert to Benefit the Afro American Cultural Center

The Ethos Chamber Singers, a fully professional choir, will present a benefit concert entitled “The Colors of Africa: Sung in Black and White,” at 8 p.m. on March 14, 2008 at the Dale Halton Theater. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Afro American Cultural Center.

Paul E. Oakley, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Ethos Consortium, and Jacqueline Robinson, Music Director of the Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble will conduct a varied and exciting program of inspiring works by African-American composers and works from the African Diaspora. Traditional spirituals and gospel songs will be on the program along side classical art music by African-American composers. From a haunting setting of “Ave Maria” to the popular appeal of “The St. Louis Blues” and “Walk Him Up the Stairs” from the musical “Purlie,” there is something in this concert for every taste.

An honored guest choir, The Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble and a fine array of soloists, instrumentalists and actors will join the Ethos Chamber Singers for this exciting program which includes the area premiere of the cantata “Changed My Name” by Broadway composer Linda Twine. This cantata pays tribute to both Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman in words and music, making this event an evening of entertainment, inspiration and education for people of all ages.

Each Ethos event is presented as a dedicated fundraising event in partnership with a Charlotte area non-profit.

All proceeds from “The Colors of Africa-Sung in Black and White” concert will be presented to the Afro American Cultural Center. Expenses of this concert are generously underwritten by the Ethos Executive Board of Directors, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, First Charter Bank, and other corporate sponsors, and charitable individuals from the community. Tickets are available for a minimum donation of $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for students, seniors and CPCC faculty members. Group rates are available. (One hundred percent of the ticket donation is tax deductible.)

For tickets and information go to http://halton.cpcc.edu/tickets or call 704-330-6354 or www.aacc-charlotte.org. For more information regarding the Ethos Consortium, Inc. please visit www.ethosarts.org or call 704/554-0058.

The Afro-American Cultural Center’s mission is to preserve, promote and educate the public regarding the history, life and culture of African Americans. Throughout its 34 year history the Cultural Center has had a proud tradition of providing important art exhibitions, theater productions and cultural programs for its visitors and audiences. The Cultural Center is committed to strengthening its connections throughout the Charlotte community and through the arts works to build bridges of open dialogue and understanding amongst all races and cultures of our city and region. For more information about the AACC, visit www.aacc-charlotte.org or call 704-374-1565.70