When & Where
Learn about free seating options. A link to reservations for this concert will be posted here on the Monday before the event.
Program
Thomas Dorsey: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
Albertina Walker: "I Can Go To God in Prayer"
Arr. Charles Floyd: "The Lord’s Prayer"
Ricky Robinson: "Lift Him Up"
Living Word Christian Center: "Sacrifice of Praise"
Kevin Lenox: "Nobody Like Jesus"
Anita Wilson: "Jesus Will"
First Church of Deliverance: "He’s Been Good"
Milton Brunson: "Open Our Eyes"
Progressive Baptist Church: "Take it to the Lord in Prayer"
and more.
Description
This week, the Festival celebrates the Year of Chicago Music with a roof-raising tribute to one of the city’s great legacies: gospel music. With a program steeped in tradition, conductor Charles Floyd leads Soul Children of Chicago to lift every voice and sing. This concert will be repeated at the South Shore Cultural Center on Thursday, July 2 at 6:30pm.
SAFETY NOTICE
Patrons must agree to adhere to safety protocols in order to gain entrance to Grant Park Music Festival events.
Featuring
Charles Floyd
Guest Conductor
Grant Park Orchestra
Soul Children of Chicago
Walt Whitman
Chorus Director