Extra Credit Choral Concert

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, 6:00pm Get Tickets

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Program

Erin Freeman, conductor
Kevin McBeth, conductor
Members of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

W.A. Mozart “Dies Irae” and “Lacrimosa” from Requiem
Giuseppe Verdi “Va Pensiero” from Nabucco
Marianna Martines Dixit Dominus
J. Rosamond Johnson / arr. Carter “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Brandon Williams “Fierce Love”
Eric Whitacre “Glow”
Gwyneth Walker “How Can I Keep from Singing”
Traditional / arr. Powell “Keep Your  Lamps”
Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens / arr. Hayes “Make Them Hear You” from Ragtime

About this Concert

School vocal music educators take the Powell Hall stage alongside members of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, and musicians of the SLSO in an inaugural Extra Credit Choral concert. This pay-as-you-wish community concert celebrates the essential role choral educators play in shaping the next generation through music. Join us for this special concert that honors their artistry, leadership, and dedication.

Artists

Meet the people that make the music.

Erin Freeman

Conductor

Kevin McBeth

Conductor

St. Louis Symphony Chorus

St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus

Sponsors

Education Programs are presented by Steward Family Foundation and World Wide Technology. Sponsored by Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, Trustee.

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This pay-as-you-wish community concert celebrates the essential role choral educators play in shaping the next generation through music. Join us for this special concert that honors their artistry, leadership, and dedication.

Get Tickets