Night with the Arts: A Concert in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan. 16
Night with the Arts: A Concert in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
January 16, 2022
Tennessee Theatre
Sponsored by
Knox County Commissioner Terry Hill
Knox County Commissioner Dr. Dasha Lundy
featuring
KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Aram Demirjian, Music Director
MLK CELEBRATION CHOIR
Preston Johnson, Director
Welcome and Arts Award Presentation: Deborah Porter, Chair, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission
Felicia Outsey, 2022 Recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Arts Award
J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON (arr. HALE SMITH)
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
MLK Celebration Choir
FLORENCE PRICE
"Allegro" from String Quartet in G Major
SCOTT JOPLIN
Treemonisha Overture
VALERIE COLEMAN
Umoja
WILLIAM GRANT STILL
Mother and Child
AARON STAPLE (arr. WARREN CLARK)
Praise
MLK Celebration Choir
CHARLES A. TINDLEY (arr. ROY RINGWALD)
We Shall Overcome
MLK Celebration Choir
The use of recording devices and/or cameras is strictly forbidden. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.
Programs and artists subject to change.