A Celebration for a King

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “The Purpose of Education” Article, published in Morehouse College’s campus newspaper, The Maroon Tiger, January/February 1947

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, delivered at the University of Olso in Norway, December 10, 1964

Traditional
arr. Kenneth Abeling
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “St. Paul’s Letter to American Christians” Sermon, delivered to the Commission on Ecumenical Missions and Relations, at United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1958

Traditional
arr. by Bud Caputo
His Spirit of Freedom (Favorite Hymns and Spirituals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)

J. ROSAMOND & JAMES WELDON JOHNSON
arr. Jerry Lackey
Lift Every Voice and Sing
(Celebration for a King Community Choir)