Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Whitney Houston & Networking with Robert Hitz, Peabody '82 and Rahzé Cheatham Sinclair, Peabody '19 & '24 (MM)

Whitney Houston

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations Lifelong Learning, Peabody Office of Alumni Relations, and Alumni in Arts, Media & Entertainment  

Join us for an installment of the Candlelight Concert series in the Meyerhoff Auditorium at The Baltimore Museum of Art on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at 8pm. The Kennedy String Quartet will be honoring the timeless legacy of Whitney Houston, performing under the warm glow of candlelight featuring stirring performances of some of her greatest hits including, "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" . Let the glow of candlelight and the power of song transport you through Whitney Houston's iconic catalog in a celebration of artistry and soul. 

Mingle and connect at Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen at 6-8pm prior to the show for intimate networking and dinner hosted by alumni council member Robert Hitz, Peabody '82 and Rahzé Cheatham Sinclair, Peabody '19 & '24 (MM). Whether you're a musician, music lover, or arts supporter, this is a unique opportunity to build community through shared passion. The show and dinner ticket includes premier seating to the candlelight concert, dinner, and an open wine bar at Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen. 

Learn more about Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen here at https://gertrudesbaltimore.com/. 

Please note that doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted into the Candlelight Concert. This venue is ADA compliant for those individuals with physical disabilities.  

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While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. 

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ABOUT Robert Hitz, Peab '82
Johns Hopkins University Alumni Council Member

Robert Hitz is an improvisational pianist, composer, and master teacher. Although classically trained at the Peabody Institute and Syracuse University, Robert now primarily plays and composes through improvisation. His music spans genres and influences, and he is open to all great musical ideas. He had the honor of composing “True Blue” for the 2021 Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Awards Ceremony. Known for both virtuosity and tenderness Robert also collaborates with spoken word and visual arts in participatory inter-arts programs and events. During his recent artist residency at Casper College, his music for A Midsummer’s Night Dream was the conceptual foundation for the production. Robert tours as a soloist, collaborative artist, and master teacher.  His current project is a book and video series on his methods of teaching through improvisation. He has recorded four solo piano albums with a new album due in 2024. He was a founding member and an officer of the Baltimore Composers Forum. Serving his second term, Robert is the Peabody Institute representative on the Johns Hopkins Alumni Council and an active member of the Engaging Future Alumni Committee.

FOLLOWwww.roberthitz.com
ABOUT Rahzé Cheatham Sinclair, Peabody '19 & '24 (MM)
Baritone, Composer, Performer, Vocal Coach and Educator

Holding degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, baritone Rahzé Sinclair (né Cheatham) is praised as a “wonderfully sensitive” performer with “crystalline diction” and the ability to “move to tears”. A new and contemporary classical music artist in both concert and operatic repertoire, they have been featured in numerous projects, including opera scenes, oratorios, concerts, workshops, and gallery exhibitions. While hosting a voice studio of beginner, intermediate, and advanced students across multiple genres, they currently maintain faculty positions at the Baltimore School for the Arts. During the 2022-23 season they served as St. David’s Episcopal Church Composer-in-Residence.

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 Event Date
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Start Time: 8:00pm EDT
End Time: 10:00pm EDT

 Location
The Baltimore Museum of Art

10 Art Museum Dr
Baltimore, MD 21218

 Contact
Office of Alumni Relations
Brian Davis
Lifelong Learning
800-JHU-JHU1 (548-5481)
bdavi125@jhu.edu

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