Joel Thompson, Composer
Florida A&M University Concert Choir
Marques Jerrell Ruff, bass-baritone
This musical celebration will pair a brand new commission by Joel Thompson (Seven Last Words of the Unarmed, performed by the TSO in March 2019) commemorating the historic Tallahassee Bus Boycott with a Hymn Sing-along led by the FAMU Concert Choir.
For information about the March 25th concert at Ruby Diamond, click here.
George Walker | Lyric for Strings |
Will Marion Cook | In Dahomey |
Joel Thompson | Walk in Dignity, A Commemoration of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott |
Hymn Singalong, led by the FAMU Concert Choir | We Shall Overcome |
I Shall Not Be Moved | |
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around | |
Lift Every Voice | |
Battle Hymn of the Republic | |
FAMU Concert Choir Selections | |
TSO and FAMU Concert Choir | America the Beautiful |
John Legend, Common, Rhymefest | Glory (from Selma) |
Amazing Grace |
May 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Meet the Maestro! Program Notes