Sounds of Our Spirit
Jotaro Nakano, Music Director
Titus Underwood, oboe
JESSIE MONTGOMERY
Soul Force
NIGEL WESTLAKE
Spirit of the Wild - Concerto for Oboe
Titus Underwood, oboe
AARON COPLAND
Symphony No. 3
Benefiting the Augustus A. White III Institute for Healthcare Equity
About the Community Partner
The basis of The Augustus A. White III Institute is to support, educate, and advocate for those affected by healthcare disparities, ultimately working towards a reformed medical system. The Augustus A. White III Institute is based and inspired by the life and experiences of world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and medical educator Dr. Augustus A. White III. The Institute is dedicated to his mission to provide quality healthcare services to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status and/or sexual orientation.
About the Soloist
Titus Underwood, oboe
Titus Underwood is Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the 2021 recipient of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence award and a 2021 Midsouth Regional Emmy® winner for his work on « We Are Nashville ». Prior to the NSO, he was Acting Associate Principal of Utah Symphony, and has performed as guest principal of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Miami Symphony Orchestra, and Florida Orchestra. A sought-after freelance performer, Titus has also performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, Puerto Rico Symphony, and San Diego Symphony. Titus regularly plays principal oboe in Chineke!, the Gateways Music Festival, and Bellingham Festival of Music.
Titus received his Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School, where he studied with Elaine Douvas, and pursued additional studies with Nathan Hughes and Pedro Diaz. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he was a student of John Mack, legendary principal oboist of the Cleveland Orchestra, with additional studies from Frank Rosenwein and Jeffrey Rathbun. In 2013, he received his artist diploma from The Colburn School as a student of Allan Vogel.
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Audience Health and Safety
The Longwood Symphony Orchestra strongly recommends that its musicians and audience members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, we strongly recommend receiving updated vaccines against both COVID-19 and influenza in the Fall of 2023.
Exchanges and ticket donations can be made up to 24 hours in advance of the originally ticketed concert date by emailing info@longwoodsymphony.org or calling 617-987-0100. We cannot guarantee the same seats will be available for the exchanged concert. Refunds will be offered if you are unable to exchange or donate. Subject to availability.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available. Please contact info@longwoodsymphony.org or call 617-987-0100 to arrange.
All programs are subject to change.