'Let Freedom Ring'
Since 2003, NEWorks has collaborated with Georgetown University and The Kennedy Center to music-produce "Let Freedom Ring," the annual Kennedy Center Concert Hall celebration honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Headliners for this event, which has been attended by three sitting U.S. Presidents, have included Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom Jr., Denyce Graves, Vanessa Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Natalie Cole, Jordin Sparks, India.Arie, and more.
2022: Damien Geter's 'An African American Requiem'
Portland composer Damien Geter’s bold, thought-provoking work received its east-coast premiere on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Kennedy Center.
A collaborative project with the Choral Arts Society of Washington, the program opened with Nolan Williams, Jr.'s Spirituals Suite for Choir and Orchestra..
2019 HIGHLIGHTS
"Ethereality: Celestial Dreams & the Great Beyond"
feat. the NEWorks Philharmonic Orchestra, Morgan State University Choir, NEWorks Voices of America and soloists | Hosted by Denyce Graves-Montgomery | The Great Hall of the Historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. | October 12, 2019 | Co-presented with the National Museum of African American History & Culture
"Blues in Orbit"
feat. the United States Army Blues, emerging F.A.M.E. artists, and the world premiere of Allyn Johnson's "One Giant Leap" | Hosted by NBC-4 News anchor Pat Lawson Muse | Harmony Hall Arts Center, April 9, 2019 and The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, April 14, 2019 | Co-presented with M-NCPPC Department of Parks & Recreation/Arts & Cultural Heritage Division
The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra & Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Mann Center | June 24, 2019 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts | Philadelphia Inquirer review
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
Philadelphia Community Mass
feat. the Philadelphia Community Mass Choir, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | November 25, 2018 | Co-presented with The Kennedy Center
"A Monumental Celebration"
feat. the NEWorks Voices of America, Lincoln Memorial, The National Mall | August 27, 2018 | Presented with The White House Historical Association
Philadelphia Community Mass
"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"
feat. the Philadelphia Community Mass Choir, Monumental Baptist Church | August 11, 2018 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"
"Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond"
feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and the world premiere of Darin Atwater's "South Side Symphonic Dances", Mann Center | July 18, 2018 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
"Bernstein Tribute"
A concert of music and movement honoring the Bernstein centenary, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | April 25, 2018
"Stirring the Waters"
A concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The French Embassy, Washington, D.C. | April 3, 2018
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Back-to School Youth Rally
Back-to School Youth Rally
feat. Step Afrika!, WPA Children of the Gospel, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, and Split This Rock poets, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | August 21, 2017
Flash Mob @ NMAAHC
Back-to School Youth Rally
feat. NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, in celebration of the first anniversary of the National Museum of African American History & Culture | September 24, 2017
"A Space Odyssey"
"A Space Odyssey"
feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and the world premiere of Nolan Williams, Jr.'s "Hold Fast To Dreams", Mann Center | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
2016 HIGHLIGHTS
A Community Concert of Hope
A Community Concert of Hope
A Community Concert of Hope
feat. the NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, Rivers of Life Church of Brandon, FL | December 31, 2016
"Firebird: Reimagined"
A Community Concert of Hope
A Community Concert of Hope
feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mann Center | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
Eleventh Annual High School Gospel Music Invitational Concert
feat. the Ithca College Symphony Orchestra | September 26, 2015 | Co-presented with Ithaca College | Download concert program here
"Cry, the Beloved Country"
Presented in support of the Washington National Opera's Lost in the Stars, featuring VUSA-Voices from Southern Africa, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | Saturday, February 13, 2016 | Co-presented with Washington National Opera
Community-wide Spirituals Sing
The Kennedy Center Grand Foyer | Sunday, November 15, 2015
"Family Ties"
A Target family night holiday concert featuring four diverse musical families ('local von Trapps') performing music ranging from classical and jazz to Hispanic, inspirational and yuletide songs. Featuring the Chong, Ottley, Leyva and Davies families. The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | Wednesday, December 9, 2015
"Bridges"
feat. the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra and various D.C.-based school performance ensembles | Alice Deal Middle School | March 23, 2015 | Co-presented with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Nancy Hanks Lecture Series
An Americans for the Arts concert event feat. the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra and NEWorks Voices of America, The Kennedy Center Concert Hall | March 23, 2015 | Presented with Americans for the Arts
2014 HIGHLIGHTS
"Gospel Meets Symphony"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
feat. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Marvin Sapp, Mann Center | July 20, 2014 | Co-presented with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
A global concert of peace on The National Mall | August 10, 2013 | Co-presented with the Mayor's Office, D.C. Commission on the Arts, and Desho Productions
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
feat. the NEWorks Voices of Inspiration and Soundarie David Rodrigo, the Residence of the Ambassador of India to the U.S. | August 9, 2013 | Co-presented with Ambassador Nirupama Rao, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Desho Productions
NEWSacred Song Anthology
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
"Reflections On Peace: from Gandhi to King"
Featuring the NEWorks Voices of Inspiration. Presented as part of The Kennedy Center's festival, "Voices of Our Nation: Celebrating the Choral Tradition." The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage | June 2014
2012 HIGHLIGHTS
"Christmas Gift"
"A Mighty Stream"
"A Mighty Stream"
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center | December 14-15, 2012 | Click here for more info
"A Mighty Stream"
"A Mighty Stream"
"A Mighty Stream"
feat. the National Symphony Orchestra and NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, THEARC | January 2012 | Co-presented with the National Symphony Orchestra
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
"Partnering for Life"
A concert raising awareness about health disparities feat. various artists, hosted by Malik Yoba | The Historic Lincoln Theatre | Co-presented with the American Cancer Society
"Sanctuary: A Sacred Sound Experience"
feat. the National Symphony Orchestra and NEWorks Voices of Inspiration, THEARC | January 2011 | Co-presented with the National Symphony Orchestra