Henri Star Muhammad has been teaching minority children music in the city of Buffalo for 20 years now. Starting tonight and extending through Sunday, the Muhammad School of Music is putting on a festival that will incorporate players and teachers who have studied or worked with Muhammad in the past. WBFO’s Nick Lippa spoke with Muhammad, who reflected on his work and place in the community.
Friday, June 7
MSOM Reunion Party
featuring the Henri Star Orchestra
7 p.m. at The Main Street Gallery
515 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203
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Saturday, June 8
MSOM 20th Annual Celebration of Youth Honors Recital featuring this year’s graduating senior and National Ambassador for Brown Girls Do Ballet
Amirah, Pre Professional Ballerina
7 p.m. at The Main Street Gallery
515 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203
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Sunday, June 9
MSOM 20th Anniversary Gala Concert featuring the MSOM Reunion Orchestra with guest conductor Maestro Amy and Henri Star performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto
3 p.m. at Aloma D. Johnson Charter School
15 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14214