Pre-Concert Talk: 3:15 PM
Featuring DGCS Artistic Director John P. Rakes and Grammy-nominated composer Shawn E. Okpebholo.
Concert: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The concert will feature the world premiere of a newly commissioned choral work by Okpebholo, with text by poet and librettist Marcus Amaker, honoring our nation’s veterans. This commission was made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The concert will also feature Ron Kean’s American Mass, accompanied by a chamber orchestra along with additional works celebrating the richness and diversity of America’s musical heritage.
Tickets
Veterans and active-duty service members are admitted free with valid military ID
Advance tickets:
- General admission: $25
- Seniors 65+: $20
- Students ages 13+: $15
At the door:
- General admission: $27
- Seniors 65+: $22
- Students ages 13+: $17
Children under 13 are free of charge, but please note that the concert will be recorded.