Description
Raised in the South, Brendan Slocumb used his violin to escape his challenging childhood, which led to professional playing and teaching. Using his own experiences, including a stolen
violin, the author has crafted a challenging mystery: When Ray McMillian’s priceless Stradavius is stolen, his dreams of competing in the Tchaikovsky Competition seem lost. “As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself and the world that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him” (Amazon). Join us for a discussion of this “engaging and suspenseful story” (The Washington Post), which will enhance our understanding of Slocumb’s experiences as a Black musician.
This class will provide background on CNY Reads and its current programming, as well as our featured book. Those who have read the book are welcome to join the discussion, and those who have not are welcome to preview this significant piece of literature.
