Darcy Reese

Darcy Reese is the producer and director of "Shakin' the Rafters." In her 21st year of teaching at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, she has brought her choirs to New York City seven times to perform in various venues throughout the city including Carnegie Hall, St. John The Divine, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. She is particularly interested in exploring cultural diversity issues and has produced "Never Again," based on a Jewish theme; "Looking Back To Move Forward," based on an African-American theme, and "Woven Voices, Woven Threads," based on Jewish, Native American, and African-American themes. These shows have been taken to New York City, Virginia, Washington (DC), Minneapolis, and Chicago. "Shakin' The Rafters" is a celebration of African-American music through spirituals, hymns, jazz, and gospel. Darcy was the 2002 Minnesota Music Educator of the year.

Past DCINY Concert Appearance:

June 20, 2008 - Lincoln Center