VOICES OF TRANSCENDENCE

OF M. D. ROBERTS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

DIRECTOR: CHRYSTIAL HUDSON

Transcendence, the premiere choir of the Voices of Excellence, is in its fourth year of existence. Voices of Excellence, the choral department of M. D. Roberts School of the Arts in Jonesboro, Ga., strives to give students excellent instruction in vocal performance, a risk-free learning environment, and plenty of performance opportunities. Transcendence consists of seventh and eighth grade students. Eighth grade students help to shape the lasting legacy of the choral department by assisting the younger students with concert etiquette and choir decorum. Together the students work as a team to engage and entertain the audience. The choir has performed in such places as the Hartsfield-Jackson airport and community events around Clayton County under the name of M. D. Roberts Concert Choir, rebranded to Transcendence in 2019. In 2020, Transcendence’s rise was cut short due to COVID-19. Being virtual in 2020 - 2021, the choir was not able to perform or even sing together. This school year, Transcendence was back together with many obstacles to overcome. However, the students have persevered and worked hard to perform for you today. We are delighted to perform for you and hope you enjoy it as much as we love singing together and for an audience.

Tumerkuja Kuimba (We have come to Sing)....................................................................Lynn Zettlemoyer

I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing.................................................................James M. DesJardins

I Dream A World.................................................................................................................Andre Thomas

Dies Irae from Mozart’s Requiem................................................................Mozart, arr. Patrick Liebergen

I shall Not Live in Vain.....................................................................................................Ruth Morris Gray

Viva from Il re pastore................................................................................Mozart, arr. Patrick Liebergen

Sing to Me............................................................................................................................Laura Farnell

The Lord Bless You and Keep You.............................................................................................John Rutter

Lift Up Your Voice...........................................................................................................Victor C. Johnson