Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, the respectable Dr. Henry Jekyll delves into forbidden scientific experiments, seeking to separate the dual nature of mankind. Little does he know, the potion he concocts will unleash his dark side in the form of the sinister and malevolent Mr. Edward Hyde. In a gripping tale of duality, this film throws its audience deep into the abyss of human nature and the chilling consequences of unrestrained scientific ambition. 

Alongside this film, we present three exceptional three exceptional talents who will provide a live soundtrack fully improvised! Mr. Rasaan Bourke, Director of Music and Organist here at St. Luke's has invited Mr. Thomas Giles and Mr. Marquise Bradley to be his collaborators for this performance. Under these three gentlemen you'll hear pipe organ, saxophones, clarinet and flute! 

Costumes are encouraged! The theme is "Mad Scientist." We are holding a costume contest and 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed winners will be announced at the end of the film performance.

The Artists

MARQUISE BRADLEY 

Marquise Lindsey-Bradley is a clarinetist and arts administrator who uses music as a foundation for leadership and service in his community. A proud native of Philadelphia, Marquise has dedicated his early career to making the performing arts more accessible to local audiences. In 2024 he joined the PCMS team as its Marketing & Engagement Director. An avid speaker on the value of musical literacy and diversity in the arts, Lindsey-Bradley has presented to local and national audiences in collaboration with organizations such as the LA Philharmonic, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Sphinx Organization, and World Cafe Live. Marquise holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a certificate in Orchestra Management from The Juilliard School in collaboration with the League of American Orchestras. In his free time Marquise enjoys exploring Phillys bars and restaurants, spending time in nature, and roller skating.

THOMAS GILES 

Described as breathtaking (New York Music Daily), insanely clever (ClassicFM, United Kingdom), and full of crystalline clarity (Südkurier, Germany), Thomas Giles performs the music of our time with tireless curiosity, imagination, and unwavering conviction. To date Giles has premiered more than 250 new worksmany of which are dedicated to him. He has enjoyed working closely with many leading composers e.g., Meredith Monk, David Lang, Charles Wuorinen, and the American indie-rock duo Wye Oak. Recent premieres include works by Augusta Read Thomas, Chris Dench, Marc Mellits, Brad Balliett, and Nicola LeFanu. His growing body of solo repertoire hones a fascination with simultaneity and the multilimbic capacities of a single wind performer. 

Giles is a founding member of Telos Consorta flexible new music quintet comprised of two saxophones, violin, cello, and piano. He is a regular guest performer with top ensembles including the Grammy-winning Experiential Orchestra, Alarm Will Sound, London Royal Opera co., New York City Opera orchestra, Opera Parallèle, Contemporaneous, and ensembles Signal, MISE-EN, Échappé, Metropolis, as well as the internationally renowned PRISM and Raschér Saxophone Quartets. He has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, National Sawdust, Roulette Intermedium, Constellation, SFJAZZ, and abroad at Bachfest Leipzig, Heidelberg Kulturzentrum, Münster Musikhochschule, Szczecin International Saxophone Festival, Utrecht Bartholomeus Gasthuis, and the Citè de la Musique de Strasbourg. In 2022, Giles was a prizewinner at the Walter W. Naumburg International Saxophone Competition, billed as the largest classical saxophone competition in history. 

A devoted teacher, Giles is Artist-Teacher of Saxophone at the renowned Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. He is also on faculty at the Aaron Copland School of Music - Queens College and the 92nd Street Y School of Music, in Manhattan. He has given clinics, lectures, and performances on campuses across the nation, including the Juilliard School, Harvard, Princeton, Manhattan School of Music, NYU Steinhardt, University of Miamis Frost School of Music, the CUNY Graduate Center, the Hartt School, and UC Davis. He has held residencies at the Arts Academy of Szczecin (Poland), Landesgymnasium für Musik in Dresden (Germany), and as orchestral saxophonist for the National Music Festival, 2013-2017. Thomas Giles is a Yanagisawa Endorsing Artist, a DAddario Woodwinds Performing Artist, and a graduate of the Florida State University (Doctor of Music, 2016).

RASAAN HAKIEM BOURKE

Rasaan Bourke, born in 1982, is a talented classical pipe organist New York. He began his musical journey studying at Westminster Choir College, where he honed his skills and developed a passion music that would shape his career. For the past 18 years, Rasaan has served as a parish Music Director, sharing his expertise and love for music in various locations, including New York City, New Jersey, and currently in Philadelphia at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Germantown His dedication to music in the church community has helped enrich the worship experience for many. In 2013, Rasaan founded the Renaissance Chamber (RCCnyc), with a mission to bring classical music into urban communities. Under his leadership, the ensemble, dancers, and vocalists, to present unique performances that engage diverse audiences. With a commitment to fostering artistic collaboration and accessibility to classical music, Rasaan Hakiem Bourke continues to leave a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the regions he serves.

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