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ATLANTA—The world-famous Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake City, Utah is bringing its Hope Tour to Atlanta and joining forces with the historic Morehouse and Spelman College Glee Clubs for a free concert at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
The Tabernacle Choir performed a private concert at Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Tabernacle Choir president Michael O. Leavitt described what concertgoers can expect on Wednesday night:
“The Choir will join their voices once again with those from Morehouse College and Spelman College glee clubs. When these famed groups perform together, the music is magnificent, and the message is of peace, harmony and shared values.”
Dr. Kevin Johnson, director of the Spelman College Glee Club, said, “I am thrilled to be a part of this collaboration. The world needs music, and we will deliver it in a powerful way together. I have good friends in Utah now because of this ongoing collaboration. It’s all about love.”
Dr. David Morrow, the director of the Morehouse College Glee Club, concurs. “The music we sing and the experiences we share continue to be beautiful highlights we will remember through the years. We look forward to sharing the majesty of our music and message with our friends in Atlanta.”
Under the direction of Choir Music Director, Mack Wilberg, and Assistant Music Director, Ryan Murphy, the musical repertoire will encompass a wide range of musical genres and styles. From classical masterpieces to contemporary music, the performances will resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The diverse selection of music serves as a testament to the Tabernacle Choir’s commitment to inclusivity and the universal language of music.
The Tabernacle Choir has existed for more than 177 years, formed as part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when it moved to Salt Lake City in 1847.
The State Farm Arena concert in Atlanta is free to the public, but tickets are required. Ticket and livestream information, and video can be found at https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/state-farm-arena-performance?lang=eng
About the Choirs:
The Morehouse College Glee Club is the premier singing organization of Morehouse College, traveling all over the world and demonstrating excellence not only in choral performance but also in discipline, dedication, and brotherhood for more than 100 years.
The historic Spelman College Glee Club has maintained a reputation for choral excellence since 1924. Generations of young women, including those majoring and minoring in music and those focusing on other areas of study, have given their time, talent, and energy to this elite group embedded within the Spelman sisterhood.
The Tabernacle Choir’s weekly broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word is the world’s longest continuous weekly network broadcast. Since 1929, the broadcast has provided messages of hope and comfort through unifying music each week.