LIFT EV’RY VOICE
A Celebration of Brotherhood & Sisterhood
Jeannette Sorrell,conducting
Kristine Caswelch & Ashlee Foreman,sopranos
Reggie Mobley,countertenor
Jacob Perry,tenor
Jonathan Woody,bass
with AF instrumentalists and the Musettes Ensemble (youth chorus)

Back by popular demand! This uplifting program by Jeannette Sorrell premiered in 2021 and now returns in an expanded version, with a new premiere by Black composer Jonathan Woody. Monteverdi’s beautiful Nigra Sum (I am Black & Beautiful) from the Vespers of 1610 meets Woody’s stunning 2019 composition of the same title – plus Woody’s new companion piece, which probes the legacy of neighborhood segregation. Renowned countertenor Reggie Mobley shares tales of his youth growing up Black (and beautiful) in the Deep South. A suite by Joseph Bologne leads to Civil War-era spirituals. The Apollo’s Musettes (youth choir) join AF musicians in this celebration of our shared humanity.
“Reginald Mobley… pure of tone, immaculate in his articulation and always musical.”
– THE HERALD (UK)
“Ashlee Foreman is a real discovery… tremendous range and theatrical assurance.”
– SEEN & HEARD INTERNATIONAL (UK)
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Meet the Artists
soprano soprano countertenor tenor bass
KRISTINE CASWELCH
ASHLEE FOREMAN
REGGIE MOBLEY
JACOB PERRY
JONATHAN WOODY
These concerts are generously supported by
The Deveny Family
Tom & Marilyn McLaughlin
CD Recording Sponsor