Through The Eyes of A Song

Celebrating American History Through Spirituals Kimberly Banks-Brown, Soprano Come and celebrate American History through this Rich Experience of Music Sunday February 21, 2010 2:30 pm Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ 826 Union Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 Tickets: Individual: $10 in advance---$12 at the door Family of 4: $35 in advance--- $42 at the door Contact Pilgrim UCC to purchase tickets 314-367-8173 Children 10 & under are free when accompanied by an adult. Pilgrim is located on Union Blvd. two blocks north of Delmar Ave. Guarded parking lot behind church www.pilgrimuccstl.org

Kimberly Banks-Brown is a native of St. Louis, MO. Her affinity for music was ignited in her grandmother’s kitchen as she listened to the luxurious voice of Mahalia Jackson on the radio. As time went on and Kimberly’s musical interest grew she became mesmerized by musicians such as Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Renee Fleming. Kimberly began studying vocal music privately at age 15 under the tutelage of Christine Chase-Chittison. She obtained a BA from Missouri Baptist University in vocal performance. After 10 years of teaching private voice, Kimberly closed her studio at Clayton Academy of Music to begin studies at Eden Theological Seminary, where she completed her Master of Divinity in 2008. This is Kimberly’s first concert in over 7 years and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share with others through music. She is also honored to be able to use her talent in service to her church, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. The concert will offer moving music, guest vocalists, an occasional laugh and perhaps a deeper glimpse into the world of Negro Spirituals and how they have come to shape the history of America.