Season Finale: Contemproary Composers Forum
Sun, Apr 19
|Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Join us for the season finale of Music and Museum, an evening that celebrates African American musical traditions and contemporary expression.
Time and Location
Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
About the Program
Sunday, April 19
Pre-Performance: JBT Quartet (5 – 5:45 PM)
Bechtler Ensemble Concert (6 – 7 PM)
Join us for the season finale of Music and Museum, an evening that celebrates African American musical traditions and contemporary expression. The program features a newly commissioned work by Charleston-based drummer and composer Quentin Baxter, inspired by his Gullah roots and written for percussion, violin, cello, and electric organ.
Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Composers Forum, this concert complements the exhibition David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale, bridging music, storytelling, and cultural memory.
Pre-Show Performance
Enjoy two concerts for the price of one! Your ticket also includes a dynamic performance by the JBT Quartet performing from 5 PM to 5:45 PM. These talented young musicians explore the boundaries of contemporary jazz, and your attendance helps support the next generation of local artists. They'll kick off the evening with a vibrant, soulful set before the Bechtler Ensemble takes the stage at 6 PM.
TICKETS: Concert tickets are $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers, and $5 for students (with proof of ID). FREE tickets for ages 10 and under. Advance registration is required to guarantee seating.