THE BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC JOURNEY

Miami Friends Meeting presents a very special event: The Black American Music Journey.

Dr. J LanYe will perform music and commentary at the White Brick Meeting House in Waynesville, Ohio on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 12:30 pm.  Friends are welcome as is the community.  There is no charge for this wonderful event which is scheduled for 1 ½ to 2 hours.  

Dr. J began performing and playing music at the age of three.  By the age of 7, she was soloing at weddings and special events in Youngstown, Ohio.  At the age of 7, she and her mother were co-sopranoists at the Dunbar Choral Club, a highly recognized Black ensemble.  Dr. J has been writing and performing for 75 years. 

She has written a series of operas including one which detailed events surrounding the Underground Railroad.  Dr. J has presented over 3000 musical presentations.  She has served as an administrator in the music departments of a number of universities and was the music director of the Karamu Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. She was Director of Music at John Carroll University in the Cleveland area from 1989 – 1995, and taught Black Music History there. She also was the choir director at John Carroll She also provided musical instruction over the years at Youngstown State University, Central State University and Berea College.  Dr. J was the Conductor of the Shaker Heights Symphony from 1997 - 2006.

All are welcome to enjoy The Black American Music Journey with Dr. J LanYe. 

For those interested, Meeting for Worship is scheduled at 10:45 am. Coffee, tea, and water will be available.