The Choral Arts Society of Washington Co-Presents Living the Dream…Singing the Dream

The tribute concert to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. returns to in-person performance on Sunday, April 10 

What: The Choral Arts Society of Washington and Washington Performing Arts return to the stage together to present the ever-popular Living the Dream…Singing the Dream tribute concert on Sunday, April 10, 2022. As recently announced, the concert has been rescheduled from January 30 out of an abundance of caution related to the coronavirus Omicron variant. The performance pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while celebrating the power of music, collaboration, and human spirit. The program ​​transcends race, age, and gender to unite all who honor his ideals with songs like You’re the Lifter, My Soul’s Been Anchored, Why Do We Sing, and the world premiere of Nolan Williams’ We are the ones to heal our land. Tickets for the performance are on sale now. 

In addition to the musical program, Choral Arts will present its Humanitarian Award of the Year to award-winning visionary and cultural activist, LaTosha Brown. The award honors individuals who have shown incredible leadership through their dedication to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brown is a nationally recognized, “go-to” expert in Black Voting Rights and Voter Suppression, Black Women’s Empowerment, and Philanthropy. She  is the Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Fund and Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute and has worked in 23 different countries to include Kenya, Guyana, and Brazil. Her next mission involves resourcing and empowering women across the diaspora. “I don’t want women to be seen as victims; they are the problem solvers for the world. I am convinced that Black Women are going to liberate the world!” says Brown. The award will be presented at Living the Dream…Singing the Dream hosted by NBC4 News Anchor Shawn Yancy. 

 

Featured Performers

-The Choral Arts Society of Washington

-Scott Tucker, Artistic Director

-Washington Performing Arts Men, Women, and Children of the Gospel Choirs

-Michele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, Artistic Directors

When: Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 7 pm.

Where: Kennedy Center Concert Hall (2700 F St NW)

TICKETS

Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at the Choral Arts Box Office 202. 244.3669 or by visiting: https://choralarts.org/living-the-dream-singing-the-dream/

Tickets are also available through Washington Performing Arts at 202.785.9727 and the Kennedy Center Box Office at 202.467.4600.

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COVID GUIDELINES

With the safety of audience members and performers top of mind, The Choral Arts Society of Washington requires masks to be worn inside the venue at all times. Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative COVID-19 PCR test taken less than 72 hours before the performance is required along with coordinating photo ID. Visit ChoralArts.org/Health for details and updates on COVID protocols.