I, Too, Sing America
I, Too, Sing America
These words by Langston Hughes describe the journey that two of D.C.’s choirs are taking to build a more equitable and connected musical community. Join the Heritage Signature Chorale and the Cathedral Choral Society as we embark on a journey – together – to highlight the contemporary and historical contributions African Americans have made to America’s musical culture.
VIDEO INSTALLMENTS
I, Too, Sing America
April 5, 2021
I, Too, Sing America is a musical conversation and performance partnership between the Cathedral Choral Society and the Heritage Signature Chorale to increase awareness and understanding of the music of African Americans. In this video, we outline our exploration of the repertoire of Spirituals, as well as large-scale choral-orchestral works of African American composers.
WATCHSpirituals: The Mother Music
February 3, 2022
In this episode of I, Too, Sing America, we will be focusing on the repertoire of Spirituals through performances by Heritage Signature Chorale and through conversations about their beginnings, their representation today, and more.
WATCHEXTENDED INTERVIEWS
Stanley J. Thurston
June 6, 2022
In this extended I, Too, Sing America interview, Stanley J. Thurston highlights his own musical experiences growing up, what inspired the founding of Heritage Signature Chorale, and why learning about Spirituals is so important today.
WATCHDr. Ysaÿe Barnwell
Feb 17, 2023
In this extended I, Too, Sing America interview, Dr. Ysaÿe Barnwell discusses the purpose of Spirituals, the meaning they carry today, and what considerations should be taken when performing this music now.
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