River raisin ragtime revue series#
Hosting a nearly 20-week long “Respite with Ragtime” livestream series this past summer on Facebook, R4 amassed over 4,000 views with guest artists and orchestra members performing from their homes. With the new director based in Chicago, IL, the organization plans to establish a second office there to further their mission in the Midwest and beyond.ĭuring these difficult times, R4 continues to create content for its audiences with virtual performances. Kelsee has performed with R4 since 2016 and has performed nationally as a freelancer, including at the 2020 Grammy Awards, with artists Michael Bublé, J. It will be my honor to serve the new director in any capacity I can.”Ĭoncluding a month-long search for a qualified candidate, the organization appointed Kelsee Vandervall, an accomplished cellist and active member of the orchestra. There are others much more qualified to share the story of this wonderful music and history.someone who will lead us to an even stronger future. “It’s time for organizations like ours to lead the way towards positive change.
William Pemberton founded the River Raisin Ragtime Revue in 2002. The founder and music director of the River Raisin Ragtime Revue (aka R4) has stepped down in August 2020 after leading the group for 18 years.
RIVER RAISIN RAGTIME REVUE ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC DIRECTORįounder and Former Music Director William Pemberton Steps Down – Orchestra Member & Cellist, Kelsee Vandervall, Appointed Director – R4 Expanding to Chicago –
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