We Are One: Water explores the importance of water in Native American and Asian Indian culture while addressing conservation issues through storytelling, music, art, and dialogue. This orchestral music festival seeks to amplify under consulted voices by acknowledging historical and contemporary inequities and celebrating unique cultures.
Reservations for all 4 free festival events are now live, and tickets are on sale for the special event, “Echoes of the Great Miami”.
Tickets for the special event “Echoes Through the Great Miami” are on sale directly through the Fitton Center’s website for $41-$50 (including fees).
Join Navajo pianist Connor Chee and a Summermusik string quartet for an evening highlighting the music and ideals of Native American culture on World Water Day.
6:30-7pm: Preconcert discussion led by Logan York of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma on the history of Native American culture in the Greater Cincinnati region
7:30pm: Concert program including works by Connor Chee, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, Dawn Ieri’hó:kwats Avery, and more.
All events except for “Echoes of the Great Miami” are free, but online reservations are requested. Tickets will not be issued.
Suggested donation per person: $15 per event; $50 for all four events
Need transportation? Fill out the form below to request a complimentary bus day pass provided by Metro.
Featured Partners:
Conner Chee, Navajo nation, piano
Starr Chief Eagle, Lakota nation, hoop dancer
Vidita Kanniks, Hindustani vocals
Jim Feist, tabla
Padma Chebrolu, Founder and Artistic Director, Cultural Centre of India
Urban Native Collective
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
Cincinnati Arts Association
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
Learning Through Art, Inc.
Christ Church Cathedral’s Native American Ministries Council
Thomas More University Dolce Chorus
Vox Veritatis
Young Professionals Choral Collective
Green Umbrella
Daniel Parsley, Summermusik Associate Conductor and We Are One Artistic Director
We Are One: Water is made possible with support from the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation, The Thomas J. Emery Memorial, The Johnson Foundation, Oliver Family Foundation, Arts Midwest, Interact for Health, Metro, Lucy Allen, Susan Esler, Janice Seymour, Alfred Music, and individuals like you.
