Poster Bring the Sing Rochester
Bring the Sing celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. in Rochester in January.
Brendan Bush
Choral Stream

Bring the Sing celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. in Rochester

Bring the Sing: Rochester

This past Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, Bring the Sing returned to Rochester for an event that celebrated and honored the civil rights icon. Led by Joe Osowski and the St. Michael-Albertville High School Choir, the event drew hundreds of singers to Lourdes High School Auditorium to hear King's words and to sing music related to African-Americans' struggle for and progress toward equality.

The Rev. Don Barlow, chair of the Rochester public school board and pastor of the Rochester Community Baptist Church, selected and read passages from King particularly relevant to these times. Rochester singer Anthony Cook performed two uplifting solo works, "A Change is Gonna Come" and "If I Can Help Somebody." And along with arrangements of two spirituals, the gathered mass choir sang the unofficial anthem of Bring the Sing events — Mark Miller's moving "Draw the Circle Wide" — as well as an arrangement of the gospel song most closely associated with the movement that King led, "We Shall Overcome."

Program

Martin Luther King, Jr. read by Pastor Don Barlow

Traditional Bahamian (arr. Norman Luboff): All My Trials
Matthew Tintes, baritone

Martin Luther King, Jr. read by Pastor Don Barlow

Traditional, African-American: Set Down Servant
Matthew Tintes, baritone; Miriam Augsberger, piano

Set of three pieces St. Michael-Albertville HS Choir
Joseph Osowski and Brandon Berger, conductors

Martin Luther King, Jr. read by Pastor Don Barlow

Mark Miller: Draw the Circle Wide
Matthew Tintes, baritone; Miriam Augsberger, piano

Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come
Anthony Cook, vocal solo; Jaymi Wilson, piano

A. B. Androzzo: If I Can Help Somebody
Anthony Cook, vocal solo; Jaymi Wilson, piano

Traditional, African-American (arr. Tesfa Wondemagegnehu): We Shall Overcome

Love the music?

Donate by phone
1-800-562-8440

Show your support by making a gift to YourClassical.

Each day, we’re here for you with thoughtful streams that set the tone for your day – not to mention the stories and programs that inspire you to new discovery and help you explore the music you love.

YourClassical is available for free, because we are listener-supported public media. Take a moment to make your gift today.

More Ways to Give

Your Donation

$5/month
$10/month
$15/month
$20/month
$

Latest Choral Stream Episodes

VIEW ALL EPISODES

Latest Choral Stream Episodes

Listen: St. Olaf Christmas Festival presents 'Promise of Peace' for 2022
59:00
Known MPLS choir director leads a musical quest for community healing

Known MPLS choir director leads a musical quest for community healing

The Minneapolis youth choir Known MPLS is making an impact in song and in community. ‘Known MPLS first and foremost exists to consistently provide a safe space for youth to thrive,’ director Courtland Pickens says. Find out more about these remarkable singers, and watch their performance of ‘Up Above My Head.’

Watch: Voces8 Scholars sing Christmas classics 'Coventry Carol' and 'Sussex Carol'
'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful for next year’s program.

59:00
Christmas With Cantus

Christmas With Cantus

‘Christmas With Cantus’ is a beloved holiday tradition for YourClassical MPR listeners featuring the eight voices of the male vocal ensemble live in concert.

1:30:26
'All Is Bright': Contemplative choral music for Christmas

'All Is Bright': Contemplative choral music for Christmas

'All Is Bright', with host Lynne Warfel, offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman, and a variety of choirs.

59:00
Cantus: 'I Hear America Singing'

Cantus: 'I Hear America Singing'

The view of one’s life’s work has taken on different meanings in societies and eras across the world. This Labor Day, join Cantus for ‘I Hear America Singing,’ a joyful examination of the role work has played in our lives in years past and how work might evolve into the future. Listen now!

59:00
Como Chorus Cascade brings Minnesota choirs together in St. Paul
With a choral project and new orchestral album, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air
8:17
Gospel choir tells story of house music with reimagined dance classics
8:17
VIEW ALL EPISODES