May 27, 2021

Dripping in Conducting & Honor

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast , we are Dripping in Conducting & Honor with trailblazer, Dr. William Lake Jr. Over the course of his young life, Dr. Lake has accomplished many first, including being the firs...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Conducting & Honor with trailblazer, Dr. William Lake Jr. Over the course of his young life, Dr. Lake has accomplished many first, including being the first ever, Black or otherwise, Associate Director of Bands of the prestigious Crane School of Music, as well as the first Black Conductor of the school since the late 1800s. Dr. Lake speaks about his journey, some of the challenges he’s overcome, as well the passion he has for, and the pride that he takes in, being a Black Conductor in a role that is predominantly held by white men. Thursday, May 27, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the story of Dr. William Lake Jr. Join us. 

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The song played on the first half of The Last Drip was performed by the Crane's Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. William L. Lake.  The song "Shenadoah" was composed by African American Composer Omar Thomas.

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