Carlos McMillan Fuentes currently serving as Keyboardist & Composer In Residence for Symphony d’Oro, Rancho Cordova will be the third recipient of the San Francisco Pride Band’s BIPOC Commission Program. Fuentes will premiere his composition “American Epic” at the band’s upcoming spring concerts “On a High Note” on Sunday June 8th at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco at 3P & 5P. Chris Hewes San Francisco Pride Band Board President stated, “We’re all so excited to bring the full scope of Carlos’s artistry to our San Francisco Pride Band audience. “American Epic” is a wonderful composition that we are proud to perform, as it vividly paints a picture of the Band through the decades, from the inception of the band in 1978 to present day.” Fuentes added, “Each section of music is inspired by a genre which shaped & defined American culture during that time. Disco, punk rock, hip-hop & even protest songs make an appearance, as well as stretches of music in-between which represent the band overcoming strife & its evolution & growth. The main themes represent the members of the band & their reappearance throughout symbolizes their resilience”. Fuentes will also be featured soloist for a separate & well-known piece as Pete Nowlen Artistic Director concluded, “It’s always a privilege to present “Rhapsody in Blue” - the beloved American masterpiece composed by George Gershwin - but even more so when featuring such a dynamic performer as Carlos.” Founded in 1978 the San Francisco Pride Band is the first openly-gay musical organization in the world inspiring the formation of LGBTQ bands, choruses & performing groups globally.
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