A Celebration of Black Composers - CD or Download

CYSO is proud to release this new compilation album celebrating works by Black composers. The CD includes performances recorded over the past three seasons and is the first album CYSO has produced that features each of our high school level ensembles. The album highlights works by Black composers from across the spectrum, from Duke Ellington to George Walker, Florence Price to Michael Abels. We were excited to put together this collection in order to shine light on composers whose works often didn't get the attention they deserved during their lifetimes, as well as those who are producing important works today. $10 from every album sale will go to support the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative. CMPI supports young Chicago-area musicians from backgrounds that are historically under-represented in the classical music world, including Black and Latinx students, among others. DISC 1 1. Michael Abels | Winged Creatures Performed by Anthony McGill, Demarre McGill, and CYSO’s S