An Evening With Brendan Slocumb

Welcome to An Evening With Brendan Slocumb!

Join us for a night of music, mystery, and good vibes at the Community College of Beaver County on Thursday, September 26th at 6PM with bestselling author, music educator, and concert violinist, Brendan Slocumb.

• Doors open at 5pm with complimentary refreshments
• The Blackhawk Jazz Band will open the evening at 5:30
• Brief introduction by our Keynote Speaker (TBA)
• Mr. Slocumb's speaking engagement begins at 6pm
• This event is free to the public

Mr. Slocumb's books, audio books and e-books are now available to borrow through our Library System catalogue. Copies of his most recent titles will be available for purchase. Check out our 1BBC Book Discussion schedule below or by visiting our website.

This engagement is sponsored by The Pennsylvania Charter School and will be hybrid for the public who wish to attend virtually. More details soon.

AS AN AUTHOR:

He is the author of two books, The Violin Conspiracy and Symphony of Secrets; currently working on his third novel!!

** Symphony of Secrets is our ONE BOOK BEAVER COUNTY community read. **

Symphony of Secrets is a gripping page-turner about a professor who uncovers a shocking secret about the most famous American composer of all time—that his music was stolen from a young Black, neurodivergent composer named Josephine Reed. Determined to uncover the truth and right history’s wrongs, Bern Hendricks will stop at nothing to finally give Josephine the recognition she deserves.

His books are New York Times Best Sellers, featured on Good Morning America, NPR, Ebony, Readers Digest, Book Riot, The Seattle Times, The Washington Post and more.

AS A MUSICIAN:

Brendan has performed with the Washington Metropolitan Symphony, the McLean Symphony, the Prince George's Philharmonic, and the Alexandria Symphony. He currently serves as the concertmaster for the NOVA-Annandale Symphony Orchestra. Brendan has been a frequent adjudicator and guest conductor for several district and regional orchestras throughout North Carolina and Virginia. He also performs chamber music with members of the Annandale symphony. He maintains a private music studio teaching lessons to students on violin, guitar and piano.

AS A COOL DUDE:

Slocumb grew up reading Sherlock Holmes mysteries and had always been interested in writing. He is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Hands Across the Sea, based in the Philippines by providing instruments, lessons, and monetary support. In his spare time, Brendan enjoys writing, exercising, collecting comic books and action figures, and performing with his rock band, Geppetto's Wüd.