Friday, June 3, 11:00am
Keynote address: Fire the Canon - Heralding a New Era of Inclusion in the 21st Century by Susanna Garcia and William Chapman Nyaho

Friday, June 3, 7:30pm  Recital: Nyaho/Garcia Duo
Program includes works by Eleanor Alberga, Thomas H. Kerr, Jr., Astor Piazzolla and Leonard Bernstein.

Saturday, June 4, 10:00am
Session: Expanding Our Repertoire Choices: Piano Music of Africa and the African Diaspora by William Chapman Nyaho

Saturday, June 4, 1:30pm Masterclass
With Susanna Garcia and William Chapman Nyaho, showcasing student performances of solo and duo/duet works by diverse (BIPOC, women and underrepresented) composers.

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Lecture-Recital Piano Music by composers of African descent

William Chapman Nyaho will be featured in the festival’s first session, “In and Out of Africa: Exploring Piano Music of Africa and its Diaspora,” on Monday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Dr. Nyaho, who teaches at Pacific Lutheran University, will discuss the diversity of styles of piano music, the influences of traditional musical forms, such as dance, jazz and blues, as well as Western European compositional practices on compositions in Africa and African diaspora.

William Chapman Nyaho and pianist Susanna Garcia create fascinating programs that not only entertain but educate diverse audiences. They will be performing two piano works by Eleanor Alberga, Thomas Kerr and Carlos Guastavino

The Gilmore KeysFest is an annual day-long learning event for West Michigan piano students grades 1-12. Students perform in a master class environment with an audience of supportive peers and adults. They receive one-on-one instruction from professional pianists and educators and participate in workshops and performances by KeysFest clinicians and other guest presenters.