2025-2026 SEASON
THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
NEW YORK, NY
October
30
2025
1:45 PM
An interactive exploration of musical activities that have sustained communities through challenging times, moderated by vocalist, composer, and cultural worker Imani Uzuri. The panel features Dr. Tyrone Clinton, founder and artistic director of The Unsung Collective Inc., Eun Lee, executive and artistic director / co-founder of The Dream Unfinished, and Elka Samuels Smith, artistic and musical director of Batalá New York.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Lessons and Carols Sing along
NEW YORK, NY
December
6
2025
Time TBA
Get into the holiday spirit with Songs of the Season, a joyful, participatory sing-along of hymns and carols led by Members from the New York Philharmonic and members of The Unsung Collective. This festive gathering celebrates the power of community singing to spark joy, foster connection, and elevate wellbeing—highlighting how shared musical experiences can support mental health, bringing greater meaning to special times of the year.
Alice Tully Hall
THE UNSUNG COLLECTIVE
HARLEM, NY
February
21
2026
7:00 PM
In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic, The Unsung Collective returns with their annual program "An Unsung Symphony", directed by Dr. Tyrone Clinton Jr. This performance will feature works by Tchaikovsky and Carlos Simon.
The Abyssinian Baptist Church
June
19
2026
7:00 PM-8:15 PM
PROGRAM:
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"Starburst" by Jessie Montgomery
Performed by string orchestra
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"Night Songs" by H. Leslie Adams, arranged by Dominic Waddles
Performed by string orchestra and baritone soloist Phillip Bullock
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"Five Freedom Songs" by Jessie Montgomery
Performed by string orchestra, percussion, and soprano soloist Olanna Goudeau
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Guided meditation by Negesti
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Directed by Tyrone Clinton Jr., The Unsung Collective Inc., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to celebrating people of color in Western art music in New York City.
The Unsung Collective navigates countless stories that are the true fabric of historical and current events, with aims to stretch the confines of music of the Western canon.
This ensemble and its members are born of the same community that bears the music by which many of these stories are told. As an ensemble, the collective is committed to fostering relationships through collaboration and sharing art with those willing to listen.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions.
