Celebrating American History Through Spirituals

Kimberly Banks-Brown, Soprano

Come and celebrate American History through this Rich Experience of Music

Sunday February 21, 2010 2:30 pm

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

826 Union Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63108

Tickets: Individual: $10 in advance---$12 at the door

Family of 4: $35 in advance--- $42 at the door

Contact Pilgrim UCC to purchase tickets

314-367-8173

Children 10 & under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Pilgrim is located on Union Blvd.

one block north of Delmar Ave.

Guarded parking lot behind church

www.pilgrimuccstl.org

Kimberly Banks-Brown is a native of St. Louis, MO. Her affinity for music was ignited in her grandmother’s kitchen as she listened to the luxurious voice of Mahalia Jackson on the radio. As time went on and Kimberly’s musical interest grew she became mesmerized by musicians such as Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Renee Fleming.

Kimberly began studying vocal music privately at age 15 under the tutelage of Christine Chase-Chittison. She obtained a BA from Missouri Baptist University in vocal performance. After 10 years of teaching private voice, Kimberly closed her studio at Clayton Academy of Music to begin studies at Eden Theological Seminary, where she completed her Master of Divinity in 2008.

This is Kimberly’s first concert in over 7 years and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share with others through music. She is also honored to be able to use her talent in service to her church, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ.

The concert will offer moving music, guest vocalists, an occasional laugh and perhaps a deeper glimpse into the world of Negro Spirituals and how they have come to shape the history of America.