About BABC

Nationally, only 2% of contract orchestra musicians in America are Black. BABC was founded to provide a platform for classical musical artists and composers to perform and showcase their musical talent.

Showcasing the rich heritage of Black excellence in classical music is vital for representation within the Black community as well as educating the broad diverse populations in America on Black classical music greatness.

Currently, BABC, in its second year, is continuing a collaboration with the Sphinx organization to present the BABC concert on the same weekend as the Sphinx youth string competition finale. BABC and Sphinx support each other's mission.

Upcoming Events

An evening of classical music with Derek Menchan, cello, Kasan Belgrave, woodwinds, Brendon Davis, piano, and Jeannette Fang, piano in Detroit at Wayne State University's Industry and Innovation Center Atrium. Featuring Beethoven’s Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op.102 No.2.

Ticket includes a signature drink and hors d’oeuvres.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Derek Menchan

Derek Menchan is an accomplished and versatile cellist, multi-instrumentalist, record label owner, producer and composer whose debut recording, “Griot,” rose twice to the top 3 of Amazon’s “Best Selling Contemporary R & B Chart.

Kasan Belgrave

Multi-woodwind-instrumentalist and Detroit native Kasan Belgrave is one of the young torchbearers of the Detroit jazz collective. His father, the late great trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, laid a foundation for him as he continues to carry on the legacy of Detroit jazz royalty.

Brendon Davis

Brendon Davis, called a “rising star” by Fox 2 News, is a pianist, composer, and recording artist who has been mentored by jazz legend Benny Green and has a degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan.

Jeannette Fang

Jeannette Fang is an imaginative and expressive pianist whose dynamic performances have attracted the attention of both professionals as well as the concert going public. Since 2015, she has been the pianist of the acclaimed Garth Newel Piano Quartet, who perform over 50 concerts a year as artists in residence and artistic directors of the Garth Newel Music Center. 

PAST CONCERTS

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Melissa White, violin & Pallavi Mahidhara, piano Inauguration BABC concert