Jamie Reeves to present 11/21 Food For Thought lunchtime lecture at the Alabama Archives

Montgomery, AL (11/04/2024) - The Alabama Department of Archives & History (ADAH) will continue its 2024 Food for Thought lunchtime lecture series on Thursday, November 21st, at 12:00pm CT. Jamie Reeves will present Symphonic Composers of Alabama: The Works of William Dawson, Margaret Bonds, and Others in the ADAH's Joseph M. Farley Alabama Power Auditorium in Montgomery. Admission is FREE. The lecture will also be livestreamed on the ADAH's Facebook page and YouTube channel, and a recording will be available after the program.

The musical history of Alabama is intricately linked to prominent symphonic composers of the twentieth century, notably Anniston native William Levi Dawson and Margaret Bonds, known for her seminal 1964 composition, The Montgomery Variations. The presentation will explore the contributions of Dawson and Bonds, while also looking ahead to contemporary composers with strong ties to Alabama.

Jamie Reeves began his tenure as Music Director and Conductor of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in the 2021-2022 season. Since then, he has led the orchestra through a period of exceptional artistic growth, captivating audiences with dynamic performances and innovative programming. In addition to his responsibilities with the MSO, Jamie continues to serve as a cover conductor for esteemed orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has upcoming guest appearances with the Omaha Symphony.

The Alabama Department of Archives and History is the state's government-records repository, a special-collections library and research facility, and home to the Museum of Alabama, the state history museum. It is located in downtown Montgomery, directly across Washington Avenue from the State Capitol. The Museum of Alabama is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The EBSCO Research Room is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. To learn more, visit www.archives.alabama.gov or call (334) 242-4364.