Music on the Corner: A Trio Tribute to John P Smith, IV
Venue: St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Description:
St. John's Episcopal Church presents its final concert of this season titled "A Trio Tribute to John P Smith, IV" on Friday, May 10, 2024.

The free performance will feature three of Roanoke’s leading soloists, Akemi Takayama, violin, Kelly Mikkelsen, cello, and Julee Hickcox, flute, in the beautiful setting of St. John’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue in downtown Roanoke. These three gifted local artists join forces to present a joyful and enchanting program in loving memory of and as a tribute to John P. Smith IV, a long-time fixture in the Roanoke Valley music scene. The concert will include works of Bach, Handel, and others. In addition to celebrated solos, duets, and trios, concertgoers will be treated to a "surprise" duet performed by Ms. Takayama and Ms. Mikkelsen.

John Preston Smith IV, a beloved member of the Roanoke community, suddenly and tragically passed away at the age of 63 on May 15th, 2023. A classical musician by trade, he earned a Bachelor of Music from George Mason University and was a musician in the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years. John contributed his talents to many Music on the Corner concerts as well as to other musical performances in our area. Beyond playing the double bass, he was also a sailor, traveler, artist, and proud cat dad. John truly led an eclectic life and had a personality to match.

A pre-concert reception will be held in St. John’s Grand Hallway beginning at 5:15 PM. Concert patrons are invited to a cookies and lemonade "Meet the Artists" reception following the performance.

St. John's Episcopal Church is located at 1 Mountain Avenue in Roanoke, VA.

For further information, visit: https://www.stjohnsroanoke.org/music-on-the-corner or contact Mike Milam at mmilam@stjohnsroanoke.org or call the church at 540-343-9341.