A Hollywood Visionary and Musical Trailblazer
From Jazz Clubs to Hollywood and the Opera Stage: Terence Blanchard's Groundbreaking Journey
8
Grammy Awards
2
Oscar & Emmy Nominations
1
National Endowment
for the Arts
(NEA) Jazz Master
Who Is Terence Blanchard?
Terence Blanchard is a Hollywood visionary whose musical genius transcends genres
and mediums. As an eight-time Grammy Award winner and twice Oscar-nominated film composer,
Blanchard has made powerful statements about America’s most profound challenges—past
and present. Recognized globally as one of jazz’s most esteemed trumpeters, Blanchard
defies expectations, creating music that spans film, television, opera, Broadway,
and beyond.
Blanchard’s groundbreaking work has placed him at the forefront of Hollywood, earning
him accolades as one of the most influential composers of our time. His scores for
over 20 Spike Lee projects and films like “BlacKkKlansman” and “Da 5 Bloods”
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Terence Blanchard is a renowned composer and trumpeter whose work spans film, television,
and opera, often addressing themes of social justice and racial inequality. His long-standing
collaboration with director Spike Lee has resulted in over 20 film scores, including
BlacKkKlansman and Da 5 Bloods, both of which earned him Oscar nominations. Blanchard's
scores have become integral to films like One Night in Miami, The Woman King, and
Eve’s Bayou, while his contributions to series such as Perry Mason and Apple TV’s
They Call Me Magic demonstrate his versatility. Through his compositions, Blanchard
weaves deeply emotional and human stories with melodies that enhance the impact of
these narratives.
In addition to his film work, Blanchard has made significant contributions to the
world of opera. His groundbreaking opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at the
Metropolitan Opera in 2021, marking the first time an African American composer's
work had been featured at the Met in its 138-year history. This was followed by his
opera Champion, which premiered at the Met in 2023 to critical acclaim. Blanchard's
operas, along with his jazz roots, continue to serve as a powerful medium for exploring
civil rights, human struggle, and identity, solidifying his place as one of today's
most innovative and influential composers.
Terence Blanchard Live For UHD:
Film Scores, Jazz and Beyond
7 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024
UH Cullen Performance Hall
4300 University Drive, Houston, TX 77004
Eight Grammy Awards. Two Oscar nominations.
Two Emmy nominations. NEA Jazz Master.
VIP Seating includes:
- Fireside Chat with Terence Blanchard on Friday, November 8, 2024
- Meet & Greet Opportunity with the artist
A Special Thanks to the
University of Houston Moores School Symphony Orchestra
The Moores School Symphony Orchestra is a leading ensemble in new music as well as being an important repository for the standard literature, presenting works from all major orchestral genres including full orchestra, chamber orchestra, opera, oratorio and ballet. The orchestra collaborates on a regular basis with the Moores Opera Center, MSM choirs and the Houston Ballet Academy. The high level of its performances has been hailed by international artists and critics alike as a student ensemble of professional quality and versatility.
University of Houston Moores School Symphony Orchestra
“Terence Blanchard” Concert
Personnel Roster
FLUTES
Aimes Cass, co-principal
Nadia Hernandez, co-principal
PICCOLO
Alexandra Ferrufino, principal
ALTO FLUTE
Eden Balsano, principal
OBOES
Vinh Dang, co-principal
Kaylin McClafferty, co-principal
ENGLISH HORN
Vinh Dang, principal
CLARINETS
Zuly Cárdenas Millan, co-principal
Aaron Price, co-principal
Andrew Wang, co-principal
BASS CLARINET
Andrew Wang, principal
BASSOONS
Graydon Harrison, co-principal
Madison Weaver, co-principal
Daniel Westerfield, co-principal
HORNS
Katie Angielczyk, co-principal
Luke Chong, co-principal
James Herrington, co-principal
Joseph Pickett, co-principal
TRUMPETS
Emmanuel Acevedo, co-principal
Connor Thurman, co-principal
Diego Gonzales
Colin Terk
TENOR TROMBONES
Steven Luong, co-principal
Jameson Talton, co-principal
BASS TROMBONES
Matthew Gibbs, principal
TUBA
Alex Lau
PERCUSSION/TIMPANI
Mario Castro, principal
Adan Aguilar
Jordan Avila
Bryan Blanco
Caden Flores
Ryan Garcia
Hayden Masters
Sebastian Villarreal
VIOLINS
Jonathan Andino, concertmaster
Yuhao Li, assistant concertmaster
Zuriel Longoria, principal second
Kaitlyn Heffernan, assistant principal second
Mia Adriano
Javier Castro
Josh Flores
Pedro Flores-Teran
Lizbeth Garcia
Nicole Gonzalez
Isaac Jimenez
Tyler Kang
Allen Li
Alejandra Molina Fuentes
Madisyn Munoz
Solhwi Park
Zack Perez
James Pickens
Isaiah Rodriguez
Anton Sack
Samuel Savanich
William Tynon
Angkun Uabamrungjit
Lucy Zhang
VIOLAS
Haoqin Cheng, principal
Tyson Salinas, assistant principal
Ruth Garcia
Abraham Gonzalez
Adrian Sisso
VIOLONCHELLI
Ricardo Gabriel Flores, principal
Adrian Tellez, assistant principal
Kate Belton
Agata Bochnak
Marina Burguete Diago
William Danheim
Matthew Mendoza
Julian Montez
Leticia de Oliveira
Anastasia Sciretti
Alexa Zamarripa
CONTRABASSI
Gabriel Sweet, principal
Elijah Dycus, assistant principal
Victor Arteaga
Jen Dawn
Hayden Flintoff
Zane Martinez
Emmanuel Tapia
Rachel Vickery
GENERAL MANAGER, MOORES SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS
Myles Nardinger
ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING STUDIO, ASSISTANT CONDUCTORS
Augustina Kapoti
Marcos Rangel
Mursel Yavuz
ORCHESTRA MANAGER, MOORES OPERA CENTER
Mursel Yavuz
OPERA CONDUCTING STUDIO, ASSISTANT CONDUCTING
Mursel Yavuz
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