Construir Cantando: A Model of Social Transformation through the Arts ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to everyone. Reservations required. RSVP beginning Monday, March 1, at 10 a.m. DESCRIPTION: Explore the artistry and imagination of acclaimed Venezuelan composer Alberto Grau in a lecture-recital led by Dr. Cristian Grases and performed by the USC Thornton Chamber Singers. What to Expect: Through commentary and live performances of Alberto Grau’s sacred works and folk-inspired compositions, audiences will be treated to an inside look at the polyrhythms, vocal techniques, and expressive harmonies that have made Grau an influential figure in contemporary choral music. This Is One Part of a Series! This is the second event in the series, Construir Cantando: A Model of Social Transformation through the Arts, bringing internationally acclaimed choral leaders Alberto Grau and María Guinand from Venezuela to USC for performances and conversations that reveal how music can foster connection and social change. Grau and Guinand created Construir Cantando, an initiative that parallels Venezuela’s El Sistema by using choral training to empower youth from underserved communities. Related Events: From Past to Present: The Music of Bach, Handel, and Grau with the USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra and USC Thornton Chamber Singers Wednesday, April 21, 8 to 10 p.m. Bovard Auditorium More info and RSVP Construir Cantando: A Model of Social Transformation through the Arts Saturday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. Bovard Auditorium More info and RSVP Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by Cristian Grases (Choral Music). Co-sponsored by the USC Thornton School of Music, USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, and Promotora de las Bellas Artes.