WILMINGTON, DE — J.W. Pepper, the leading provider of sheet music and educational resources for musicians and educators, is excited to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated Bent But Not Broken (BBNB) 3.0 music conference. Taking place from October 23-26, 2024, in Wilmington, DE, this year’s event promises an enriching experience for all attendees.
Bent But Not Broken – the first and only of its kind – is a four-day music conference elevating the musical contributions and accomplishments of Black vocal artists across time and genres. Now in its third year, BBNB 3.0 offers interest sessions, immersion choirs, panel discussions, honor choirs, and performances. This year, conference attendees will have the opportunity to focus on the interlocking concepts of self-work, homework, and hard work through sessions led by internationally acclaimed scholars and musicians.
Interest sessions are led by internationally acclaimed scholars and musicians who will lecture and host panel sessions on important topics such as racial equity, social justice, access, allyship, and navigating higher education in the vocal arts.
Event Highlights:
- Date: October 23-26, 2024
- Location: Wilmington, DE
- Features:
- Panel discussions, interest sessions, reading sessions, and immersion choirs
- Topics such as racial equity, social justice, access, and allyship
- Sessions led by internationally acclaimed scholars and musicians
- Performances by Elevate Vocal Arts, the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale, St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and the Virginia State University Choir
For more information and to register, visit https://elevatevocalarts.org/bent-but-not-broken/about.
About Elevate Vocal Arts
Elevate Vocal Arts (EVA) is dedicated to creating performance and educational opportunities for individuals from historically marginalized communities, empowering them to address contemporary issues through music, storytelling, and spoken word. EVA’s flagship ensemble, Elevation, is Delaware’s only professional vocal group, blending traditional choral music with genres like jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. Elevation performs throughout New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, while also being featured by colleges, arts venues, and houses of worship. Beyond performing, Elevation’s Vocal Artists mentor Vocal Arts Apprentices and support the professional development of Delaware arts educators.
About J.W. Pepper
Founded in Philadelphia in 1876, J.W. Pepper is the largest sheet music retailer in the world, delivering unparalleled customer service to musicians through its distribution centers and website jwpepper.com. Pepper offers sheet music useful to directors and performers alike, as well as music equipment, accessories, and technology solutions to support music programs. An advocate for music throughout the country, Pepper supports music organizations through membership, including the National Association for Music Education, the American String Teachers’ Association, and the American Choral Directors’ Association.
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