Raising the Roof:
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. in Song

On January 16, 2006, three cities – Boston, Chicago and New York City – united to elevate the celebration of the King Holiday to a new level of vibrancy and social significance.

The Boston Children’s Chorus, in partnership with the New England Conservatory of Music and WCVB-TV (ABC – Channel 5), presented a LIVE, prime-time telecast of its third annual concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This was the first time in the United States that a children’s choral concert was presented live on a major network affiliate celebrating the King Holiday.

The Boston Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Darren Dailey, shared the stage with two world-renowned guests: the Chicago Children’s Choir, under the direction of Josephine Lee, and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, under the direction of Francisco J. Núñez. Inspired performances by the three groups “raised the roof” at NEC’s historic Jordan Hall.

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