WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals

Date/Time:
Sunday, February 22, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Offer:
In-person: 2 free tickets — Best available seating in Price 2 or Price 3

Event Details:

Lift your voice and sing for justice as VocalEssence presents songs of resilience and resistance that inspire all to continue the march towards freedom and racial reconciliation. Hear the rhythmic cry for freedom found in The Justice Symphony by Damien Geter, echoing anthems from the Civil Rights Movement and accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. Experience the poignant and beautiful sounds of the Negro spiritual in the world-premiere performance of two newly commissioned works by the multi-talented composer B.E. Boykin. Embrace the unifying spirit of community!

WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals will feature the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, elder singers from the VocalEssence Vintage Voices, diverse teenage choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, and a symphony orchestra with G. Phillip Shoultz III conducting.

Co-presented by VocalEssence

Location:
Northrop - Carlson Family Stage
84 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Parking Information:
Northrop has a wide variety of parking locations and transportation options to choose from. For busing, visit the Metro Transit website or take the light rail in on the new Metro Transit Green Line.

Accessibility Information:
Elevators are located on both the west and east side of the building, and all levels are accessible via these elevators. Wheelchair seating is available upon request when purchasing your ticket.

Large print programs, listening assistance devices, and other services are available upon request at each event in the Guest Services offices in Room 11 (east side, ground floor) or Room 91 (west side, ground floor).

Please let us know if we can help you with any additional accessible services by contacting U of M Tickets and Events at 612-624-2345 or at umntix@umn.edu, or asking an usher at an event.

Organization Details:

In the heart of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, Northrop presents both online and in-person world-class dance and music performances, speakers, films, exhibits, and more.

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Offer: In-person: 2 free tickets — Best available seating in Price 2 or Price 3

Date/Time: Sunday, February 22, 2026 4:00 pm

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