Concert Choir presents: A Celebration of Black Music

Open to all at no cost

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Acknowledging the contributions of African Americans to music in America

Featuring

Collaborative Pianist Tim Fitzpatrick

Concert Choir

Dr. Richard Hodges conducting

  • Poor Man Lazarus arr. Jester Hairston
  • In Bright Mansions Above arr. Roland Carter
  • When I was sinkin’ down – arr. Hall Johnson

Dr. Hodges performing

  • Lovely Dark and Lonely One  by Harry T. Burleigh
  • I, Too from 3 Dream Portraits by Margaret Bonds
  • Love by Mark Fax
  • Genius Child from Mortal Storm by Robert Owens

Vocal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos

Connor Bennion conducting

  • Just a-Sittin’ and a-Rockin’ by B. Strayhorn arr. Bennion, based on Delta Rhythm Boys
  • ‘Round Midnight by C. Williams & T. Monk arr. D. Meadow
  • Take the “A” Train by B. Strayhorn arr. R. Robinson
  • Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder arr. C Bennion