Sounds of CommUNITY Concert

30th Sounds of CommUNITY Concert - Nov. 15, 2020

Musical Mosaic of Hope

The late Rev. Charles T. Smith, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, began this concert series while he served as president of the Federation, believing music has the power to bring unity to a commUNITY. Due to COVID-19, this year’s concert was held virtually and featured diverse music from Baton Rouge congregations

Enjoy the 2020 concert on video: "Musical Mosaic of Hope"
- Includes music from Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Congregation B’nai Israel, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph Cathedral, University Presbyterian Church, a recording of the community choir singing an excerpt from the world primiere of Waging Peace (2013) and others.
- In video: the song, "Let There Be Peace on Earth" is included; copyright 1955, 1983 by Jan-Lee Music, ASCAP. all rights reserved, used by permission for 1 year
List of participating congregations over the last 30 years

First Sounds of CommUNITY Concert - May 16, 1991

The first concert was performed at the Centroplex Theatre for the Performing Arts, Baton Rouge.

AUDIO: Listen to a sampling from the first concert held in 1991
First Concert Program
VIDEO: Reflections by Everrett Parker on the vison of late Rev. Charles to create a musical event to bring our community together

Highlights from the Concert Series

2017: 27th Annual Sounds of CommUNITY Concert at St. Aloysius Catholic Church video
2015: Composition Competition for Young Adults - Winner, "We Need Peace" by Ariel Pierre, composer and vocalist; video by Rev. John McCullough Bade video

Photos from Concert Series

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30th Sounds of CommUNITY Concert - Nov. 15, 2020

Musical Mosaic of Hope

First Sounds of CommUNITY Concert - May 16, 1991

Highlights from the Concert Series

Photos from Concert Series

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