Charlotte Master Chorale CMC Chamber Singers Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble Kenney Potter, conductor Frank Williams, conductor JoVan Adams, conductor
Join us on a musical journey that begins in the plantation fields of the South and moves to the concert halls of America. Celebrate America's first art form with the Charlotte Master Chorale, CMC Chamber Singers, and our special guests, Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble.
The Unity Concert is designed to build bridges in our community through song. With this performance, we honor Charlotte's rich singing tradition by celebrating the heritage of the African American spiritual.
Works include:
Moses Hogan Wade in the Water L.L. Fleming Give Me Jesus Moses Hogan My God Is So High Hall Johnson Ride on King Jesus Moses Hogan He’s Got the Whole World Roland Carter You Must Have That True Religion Michael White Goin’ Home On a Cloud Nolan Williams, Jr. Done Made My Vow to the Lord Stacey V. Gibbs Way Over in Beulah Lan’ Jester Hairston Hold On André Thomas Keep Your Lamps Alice Parker I Got Shoes John Wesley Work Rockin' Jerusalem William Dawson Ezekiel Saw De Wheel Moses Hogan Battle of Jericho W. H. Smith Walk Together Children
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Parking Info
First United Methodist Church Charlotte 501 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
FREE EVENT PARKING is available in the church garage accessed from W. 9th St. between N. Tryon St. and N. Church St.
Pull a ticket and bring it inside for validation. Park on any level in any unreserved space. Take Sanctuary elevator to Level S for direct, barrier-free access to the sanctuary performance space.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble
The Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble originated as a group of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools music instructors who organized in the fall of 1978 to discuss choral music being taught. Celebrating more than 30 years of choral performances, CCE presents a diverse repertoire including, but not limited to classical, sacred, contemporary, jazz, spirituals, and gospel music.
With its broad appeal and versatility, CCE is in constant demand at civic, professional, religious and social events throughout the Carolinas, and has performed for the openings of the former Afro-American Cultural Center, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art + Culture and the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
The Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble is currently a participant through the Firebird Arts Alliance in Charlotte, NC.
