Concert: WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals
Feb 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lift your voice and sing for justice as VocalEssence presents songs of resilience and resistance that inspire us to continue the march towards freedom and racial reconciliation. Hear the rhythmic cry for freedom found in The Justice Symphony by Damien Geter, featuring anthems from the Civil Rights era. Experience the poignant and beautiful sounds of the Negro spiritual in the world premiere performance of two newly commissioned settings by B.E. Boykin. VocalEssence WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals will feature the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, elder singers from the VocalEssence Vintage Voices, diverse teenage choir VocalEssence Singers of This Age, and symphony orchestra with G. Phillip Shoultz, III, conducting.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:
Visit the Northrop Directions and Parking page for infomation about getting to the concert. If you have any questions about tickets, please call the Northrop box office at 612-624-2345.