2020-2021 Season Virtual Concerts
The movement of peoples, voluntary and forced, has shaped societies around the world. This season we highlight stories of migration, displacement, and immigration, engaging with the multiplicity of experiences that shape contemporary America. Through song and dialogue, we reflect on the centuries-long impact of colonization on the indigenous peoples of Massachusetts after the landing of the Mayflower in 1620. We examine the impact of oppression on generations of African-Americans following the arrival of the first slave-bearing ship, the White Lion in 1619. We celebrate the power and strength of this country's immigrant population and recognize the continuing challenges facing these communities today. Join us as we explore how the movement of people across time has made Waves of Change to the fabric of our society.
Relive our Season Concerts
Born on the Water: 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
January 17, 2021
4:00 PM
live.bostonchildrenschorus.org
"They say our people were born on the water. They were made black by those who believed themselves to be white." -Nikole Hannah-Jones from the podcast 1619
Boston Children’s Chorus unites its voices to honor the resilience of a people that have formed the backbone of this country’s cultural heritage. In 1619, the first slave-bearing ship, the White Lion, arrived on the shores of North America, marking the onset of centuries-long injustice borne by black Americans. Drawing upon a rich artistic legacy, we share music that underscores the history of the African American experience and reflect on the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hold Fast To Dreams
March 21, 2021
4:00 PM
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Drawing on the words of Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, Boston Children’s Chorus singers share their dreams, small and grand, as forces of persistence through struggle.
Composer and conductor Rollo Dilworth will join our virtual stage, reflect with our singers on their own narratives, and cast their visions for a bright future.
This Land
April 25, 2021
4:00 PM
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When the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth 400 years ago, they did not settle on vacant land—they settled on the land of the various Wampanoag peoples. The New World provided opportunities to many of those who came here, but those opportunities cost the lives of millions of people already inhabiting this land. Centuries later, the Wampanoag peoples are still fighting for the small piece of land they have left.
Time and time again, people have been conquered and land has been taken — in the name of exploration, war, and religious conquest. Today, America is known as a land of opportunity, the land of the free and the home of the brave. As we recognize the country and what it has become, Boston Children’s Chorus examines these claims and explores what it means to say, “this land was made for you and me."
At the Table: Lift Every Voice Finale Concert
May 30, 2021
4:00 PM
live.bostonchildrenschorus.org
Boston Children's Chorus proudly presents the culminating concert of the season, Lift Every Voice: At the Table. In a nation formed out of the stories and labors of people with varied backgrounds, we reflect on the strength and love achieved through unity and take a closer look at what it means to Belong in America. Together, we revel in the vibrant lived experiences that have gathered At the Table.
