Singing Freedom Preview &
Panel Discussion

In anticipation of the Singing Freedom performances, PCMS presents a panel discussion at the Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood with the scholars and composers whose work will be featured, as well as a brief preview performance by soprano Karen Slack and pianist Jay Fluellen.

Featuring:

Tsitsi Ella Jaji – Author of text for Songs in Flight, to premiere on January 15
Ed Baptist – Co-founder, Freedom on the Move database
Mason Bynes – Composer of Three Dialogues, to premiere on January 16
Shawn Okpebholo – Composer of Songs in Flight, to premiere on January 15
Rollo Dilworth – Moderator, Chair of Music Education Department at Temple University, National Board Chair of Chorus America