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In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and black history, The Music School of Delaware returns with its popular MLK concert on Friday. “Cultural Crossroads: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Black History Tribute,” introduced more than 10 years ago, begins at 7 p.m.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Jacqueline Beach Faulcon Scholarship Fund. Faulcon, an instructor at The Music School, created the scholarship in 2001 as a merit scholarship to be applied towards the school’s tuition.
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Overview
The MLK concert will feature a reading of passages from King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” letter, spiritual tunes, ‘60s-era music, a tribute to legendary guitarist Charlie Christian and scenes from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson's “Pittsburgh Cycle,” performed by the DuPont Diversity Choir, Freedom Theatre (Pennsylvania’s oldest African American performing arts center), staff and students from the Music School.
The concert will also include raffle prizes of Wilson’s collected works and a photography exhibition of black and white people throughout Wilmington by Helen and Marvin Gerstein.
Revamping ‘Letter from Birmingham’
For the reading of “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Faulcon and Music School student Willie Thompson will alternate reciting the letter. During the reading, Chris Braddock (concert coordinator and Music School instructor) will perform a solo arrangement of Sam Cooke’s “Change is Gonna Come” on guitar.
Braddock said he and Cheri Astolfi, Music School executive director, decided to include the tune with the recital because they felt it’s “a very appropriate song,” adding it was published in 1963 and released in 1964 – the year the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted, which banned discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin in employment practices and public accommodations.
In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and black history, The Music School of Delaware returns with its popular MLK concert on Friday. “Cultural Crossroads: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Black History Tribute,” introduced more than 10 years ago, begins at 7 p.m.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Jacqueline Beach Faulcon Scholarship Fund. Faulcon, an instructor at The Music School, created the scholarship in 2001 as a merit scholarship to be applied towards the school’s tuition.
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IF YOU GO |
Overview
The MLK concert will feature a reading of passages from King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” letter, spiritual tunes, ‘60s-era music, a tribute to legendary guitarist Charlie Christian and scenes from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson's “Pittsburgh Cycle,” performed by the DuPont Diversity Choir, Freedom Theatre (Pennsylvania’s oldest African American performing arts center), staff and students from the Music School.
The concert will also include raffle prizes of Wilson’s collected works and a photography exhibition of black and white people throughout Wilmington by Helen and Marvin Gerstein.
Revamping ‘Letter from Birmingham’
For the reading of “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Faulcon and Music School student Willie Thompson will alternate reciting the letter. During the reading, Chris Braddock (concert coordinator and Music School instructor) will perform a solo arrangement of Sam Cooke’s “Change is Gonna Come” on guitar.
Braddock said he and Cheri Astolfi, Music School executive director, decided to include the tune with the recital because they felt it’s “a very appropriate song,” adding it was published in 1963 and released in 1964 – the year the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted, which banned discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin in employment practices and public accommodations.
