Racial Justice Concert Series

Join us on Saturday, April 3 from 7:00-8:30 PM ET for our second concert in the series, featuring the Mount Vernon Virtuosi in support of Family Survivor Network.The Mount Vernon Virtuosi Cello Gang, led by world-renowned cellist and artistic director Amit Peled, presents a program entitled “Around the World in Five Cellos.” This adventurous program features celebrated works for cello ensemble including Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings and popular works such as the love theme from the film “Cinema Paradiso” and Leonard Cohen’s huge hit, “Hallelujah.”In recognition of recent life-changing events that have touched every part of society across the globe, the Cello Gang offers a musical oasis intended to bring a sense of comfort and peace to audiences tuning in from around the world and their allyship in the critical work of racial justice at home in Baltimore.Executive director Dorian Walker of Family Survivor Network will join the Cello Gang to discuss his organization’s work to bring healing and restoration to Baltimore families impacted by violence.We invite you to enjoy this free performance and learn more about the fight for racial justice in the Baltimore community.How to watch:To get your ticket, click the orange “Select a Date” button, choose the April 3 option and register.If the correct date is already selected, simply click the green “Register” button and claim your ticket.This ticket will grant you access to the Youtube Livestream on the day of the performance.Our performers will be hosted by Creative Alliance in a COVID-safe environment.About the Mount Vernon VirtuosiBaltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi is an innovative chamber orchestra of exceptional young musicians who are in transition from their studies to a professional career. Founded by cellist, pedagogue, and conductor Amit Peled, the ensemble alternates between a free-of-charge concert season in several Baltimore area communities with events in Virginia, greater Washington DC, and beyond. The Mount Vernon Virtuosi regularly performs at three venues in Maryland – the Pratt Library in Baltimore, Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, and the Bender JCC in Rockville.About the Family Survivor NetworkAt Family Survivor Network Inc, our mission is to support the mental, emotional, and physical health of individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence (e.g. homicide, murder) in Baltimore.FSN provides trauma-informed care to our communities and residents through:therapeutic alternative healingclinical counselingpeer support groupscommunity-centered services, events, and activitiesCornelius Scott founded Family Survivor Network Inc (FSN) in 2015, after he nearly lost his son to gun violence on August 3rd, 2014. His son survived, and Cornelius felt inspired to create a network of advocacy and support for other Baltimore families impacted by violence.Seeing the need for public health services for families impacted by violence, he built FSN’s programs to offer therapy and group counseling, emergency assistance, and death services to those in need. His community-based approach fostered a loving, tightly knit network of survivors that continues the work of healing and restoration.