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Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts

May 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dennis Montgomery III and Pleasant Praise

He wowed us at last year’s Newton Piano Summit and now he‘s back with a full choir. Dennis Montgomery grew up singing and playing in Baptist churches around the upper Louisiana area under the tutelage of his father and mother. Shortly after he arrived at Berklee in 1983, Montgomery headed for the gospel choir which he believes is a fundamental ingredient of the American experience for international students. Montgomery states, “When I was young, I had to learn European musical styles. So when foreign students come to Berklee, I think it is important to educate them in a true form of American music.” The choir has launched some premiere voices in the music industry such as Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway,

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Date:
May 19
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Website:
https://newtoncommunitypride.org/foa/

Organizer

Newton Community Pride
Phone
617-431-3944
Email
contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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Venue

Hyde Bandstand
90 Lincoln Street
Newton Highlands, MA United States
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