A Celebration for a King
January 15, 2026 // 7:00 p.m.
The Symphony partners with Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church to bring music to the community in Celebration for a King! The program will commemorate and celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This performance is open to the public. January 15, 2026 // 7:00 p.m. Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church 101 N Adams Street South Bend, IN 46628 Program Pastor’s Welcome Rev. Andre’ A. McGhee MLK Speech Excerpt #1 Paul BASLER arr. by Kirk Moss Jambo African American Spiritual arr. by Carrie Lane Gruselle Deep River African American Spiritual arr. by Dennis Ruello Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child MLK Speech Excerpt #2 Traditional arr. Kenneth Abeling Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho MLK Speech Excerpt #3 Traditional arr. by Bud Caputo His Spirit of Freedom (Favorite Hymns and Spirituals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) MLK Speech Excerpt #4 J. ROSAMOND & JAMES WELDON JOHNSON arr. Jerry Lackey Lift Every Voice and Sing (Celebration for a King Community Choir)