MLK Tribute Concert
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Martin Luther King Jr. Concert, first presented in 1991, reflects the beliefs and convictions of the famed civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., combining the traditions of African-American culture and Western classical music. The concert pays tribute to Dr. King’s religious beliefs, his vision of a society free of prejudice and racial divisions, and his belief in the power of music to effect change. Taking the Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert into the community reflects the Orchestra’s commitment to reaching new and diverse audiences.
Every year the Orchestra honors outstanding high-school juniors who, through their superior academic and personal achievements, exemplify the ideals of Dr. King. Teachers and administrators from schools throughout the Philadelphia region nominate students based on their academic and personal achievements, and their commitment to the betterment of their community through volunteer service and related activities. Two students are chosen to read their essays inspired by the words of Dr. King at the concert.
For more information, call 215.893.1988 to leave a message and a staff member will return your call.
Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert
January 19, 2009 at
7:00 PM
To request your free tickets, visit www.philorch.org/mlk on January 5, 2009.
Tickets are available online and at the following locations after January 5, 2009:
- Office of State Representative Dwight Evans, 7174 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, 215.549.0220
(Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) - Martin Luther King High School/Foundations, Inc. (NSN), 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, 215.276.3934 (Hours: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Seating is general admission and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a four-ticket limit per person. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
