As we recognize the tradition of the Spiritual and its place in American history, we look to the future for opportunities to create greater equality in our society and ask ourselves “What do I believe?”

Preconcert Discussion with Musicologist Tammy Kernodle: 6:30-7:15pm

Daniel Parsley, conductor

Summermusik (Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra) Strings

American Spiritual Ensemble

MUSE

Central State University Choirs

Additional Community Choirs TBC

Program:

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK

Sonata da Chiesa

MARGARET BONDS (arr. Johnie Dean)

Credo

American Spiritual Ensemble A Cappella, Works TBD

SPIRITUAL

Go Down Moses

SPIRITUAL (arr. Keith McCutchen/Johnie Dean)

Ol’ Time Religion/When the Saints Go Marching In

Stacey Gibbs

The Hymn (Summermusik co-commission)

SPIRITUAL (arr. Johnie Dean)

Amen