Giant Shoulders: Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Sunday, July 21 & Sunday, July 28
"Giant Shoulders: Music of the Civil Rights Movement" is a powerful, uplifting concert honoring the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
We'll be performing inspirational music from a wide variety of musical genres including freedom songs, African-American spirituals, classical choral pieces, Gospel songs, jazz, and Motown classics.
Our very special Guest Artist will be Dr. Lynne Morrow!
Here are just a few of the pieces we will be performing:
"Oh Freedom" arr. by Brazeal Dennard
"Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" arr. by Max Addae
"My Lord, What a Mornin'" by Harry T. Burleigh
"They Led My Lord Away" arr. by Brandon Waddles
"In Bright Mansions Above" arr. by Roland Carter
"Bring Me All Your Dreams" by Christopher Harris"
"Peace Be Still" by James Cleveland
"Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder
"River" by Leon Bridges
"Hallelujah" from "Messiah: A Soulful Celebration" by Mervyn Warren, Michael O. Jackson, and Mark Kibble
Each concert location in Oakland, CA has beautiful acoustics: