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

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)