Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary musical event presented by the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. Titled "A String Serenade: A Collaboration with Brendan Slocumb," this show promises to be a masterpiece that you won't want to miss.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The performance takes place at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will be teaming up with the incredibly talented violinist, Brendan Slocumb, for a truly mesmerizing collaboration. Together, they will showcase the remarkable skills of 28 of their string musicians, creating an enchanting experience filled with breathtaking melodies.

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to partnering with talented musicians from the local community, and Brendan Slocumb is a prime example.

Slocumb, originally from Fayetteville, started playing the violin at the young age of nine. He pursued a music degree at the University of North Carolina and has since been involved in numerous musical projects.

In addition to performing with the orchestra, Brendan also devotes his time to teaching music to students of various ages, from kindergarten to high school.

The upcoming performance will showcase pieces by celebrated BIPOC composers, including Florence Prince, Jessie Montgomery, and Daniel Bernard Roumain. Anna Myers, the Symphony's Executive Director, discussed the importance of selecting these composers for the concert.

“The term BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, Person of Color. We think that it is important to program music by a wide variety of composers so our audience can be exposed to many talented composers,” said Myers.

She went on to highlight another piece that will be performed at the same event.

“One of the featured pieces in the program is Vivaldi’s 'Concerto for Four Violins.' Featured soloists include Brendan Slocumb, FSO Concertmaster, Fabian Lopez; FSO Associate Concertmaster, Megan Kenny; and Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra Concertmaster, Halle Adams. We are very excited to feature these four fantastic musicians on this program.”

The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on 400 Campbell Ave., will host the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra for the very first time.

The FSO frequently partners with different venues, such as churches, to hold their music performances.
Located in the heart of Downtown Fayetteville, the church offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere for this upcoming concert.

Brendan Slocumb possesses not just musical abilities, but also writing skills. He has authored books such as "The Violin Conspiracy" and "Symphony of Secrets."

On Jan. 20th, he will be available for a book signing event at City Center Gallery & Books at 112 Hay St. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., preceding the concert.