Black Music in Gilded Age Newburgh

Calvary Presbyterian Church, 120 South Street, Newburgh

✨ You’re invited! ✨ Join us for the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay & The Highlands Annual Meeting at the beautiful Calvary Presbyterian Church (South & Grand Streets, Newburgh). We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Christopher Brellochs (SUNY Schenectady) for his keynote lecture: “Black Music in Gilded Age Newburgh”—spotlighting the life and music of Ulysses Alsdorf (1872–1952), one of Newburgh’s celebrated African-American composers. 🎶 Calvary’s own Joe Bush will perform rarely heard selections of Alsdorf’s works, followed by a wine reception. 📅 September 14 | 2PM-4PM 📍 Calvary Presbyterian Church, Newburgh 💌 Free & open to the public

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