The New School Presents – Earth Wind & Fire Ensemble.

Earth Wind & Fire is a band whose music spans the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling bands of all time. The band was formed in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969. Earth, Wind & Fire is known for its kalimba sound, dynamic horn section, energetic and elaborate stage shows, incredible vocals and vocal harmonies. In the Earth, Wind & Fire ensemble the singers and the instrumentalists work together as a band to explore the music, the style and the sound of Earth, Wind & Fire
Band Members:

Denali Barrett, Eva Bugnon, Mel Carrullo, Izzy Durso, Alfie Jackson , Harper Jones, Nailah Jappah, Runnan Li, Katherine Nettis, Bita Luna, Chloe Robinson, Eric Willingham, Dhruv Jain, Lieff Kapilian, Niv Naim, Benjamin Rosenbaum, Manuel Childers-Garcia, Jonathan Telesin, Dor Buchris, Liam Osbourne.

Faculty:

Michael “Maestro” Sheelar-Musical Director

Donnie T. Smith-Vocal Director

Zan Babar-Audio and percussion

Tong Cherd-Horn Section Director

Biti Strauchn-Stage/Performance Director

Marlon Saunders-Full Time Professor and Ensemble Director