Dr. Barbara W. Baker, an internationally acclaimed choral conductor and music educator, will present a lecture-demonstration with a focus on the works of contemporary Black composers whose arrangements and compositions reflect the exciting confluence of African American gospel and Euro-classical traditions. Music by singers from Houston Ebony Opera Guild will also be featured.

Dr. Baker’s lecture-demonstration will provide a preview of the concert to be performed at the ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC GALA in early March 2012.

With sponsorship by Friends of Houston Ebony Opera Guild, the Robert A. Henry Lecture and Concert Preview will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 3115 Blodgett Street, Houston, Texas 77004.

FREE Admission.