Program Order
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
—– arranged by Roland M. Carter
Welcome and Historical Overview of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and other music presentations
—– June Collins Pulliam, Executive Director
Narrative Historical/Cultural Background of “Hold On!” traditional African American spiritual
—– Melissa Dightman
“Hold On!”
—–arranged by Margaret Bonds
Narrative Historical/Cultural Background of “I’ve Been Buked” traditional African American spiritual
—– Melissa Dightman
“I’ve Been Buked” —–arranged by Hall Johnson
Duet – Melissa Dightman and Professor Orlando Williams Piano solo – Professor Orlando Williams
Narrative Historical/Cultural Background of “Steal Away” traditional African American spiritual
—– Melissa Dightman
“Steal Away”
—–arranged by by GHC Founder Mrs. Izola Collins
Narrative Historical/Cultural Background of “City Called Heaven” traditional African American spiritual
—– Melissa Dightman
“City Called Heaven”
—–arranged by by GHC Founder Mrs. Izola Collins
Audience Discussion/Question and Answer Audience Evaluative Survey
Closing Remarks and Benediction – Rev. Lernette Patterson
Sopranos
Beverly Jackson-Brown
Diane Henderson
Linda Foreman
Lillie Little
Viola Moore
Sandra Metoyer
Altos
Margaret Canavan
Pearl Page
Candy Wade
Jan Isaac
June Collins Pulliam
Basses
Keith White
Henry Dalehite
Roy Collins III
John Cooks
Tenors
Melvin Bouldin
Paul Mendoza
Lonnie Jones
Stephen Glaser
Roy DeGesero
Mary Mitchell
Music Director
Melissa Dightman
Piano Accompanist
Sharon Barron
Executive Director
June Collins Pulliam