'Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing' With The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus

From The JAX Chamber:

February 5, 2021

The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its Twelfth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. “Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing” Virtual Performance, which has been previously hosted as a live concert prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. All JCC Performing Choirs will take to the virtual stage, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Taking a unique approach, the JCC will be releasing the virtual performance on their very own Facebook page through a paid virtual event.

“Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing” – often referred to as the “Black National Anthem” was written in Jacksonville, FL by James Weldon Johnson. It was first performed by a choir of Jacksonville children on February 12, 1900 in honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

“It is an absolute honor to keep the history of this performance alive through our organization. The legacy of not only James Weldon Johnson's words, but also the words of Dr. King are a true inspiration," said Darren Dailey, President and Artistic Director, Jacksonville Children's Chorus.

Tickets for the virtual event will be $14.99 and may be purchased online at https://www.facebook.com/events/412849066491941/. ALL PAID GUESTS will have access to the performance and exclusive content released by the JCC. Contact the JCC programming office at 904-353-1636 x1 for more information.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit The Jacksonville Children's Chorus' ongoing programming and scholarship funds.

About the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus:

The Jacksonville Children's Chorus, founded in 1995, is Jacksonville's largest provider of music education. The JCC's mission is to enrich the lives of singers and audiences across the region. Partial or full scholarships are available to any child who wishes to sing through the generous support of sponsors and donors. Visit our website to learn more.

This press release was produced by The JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.