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This performance showcases THIS IS ME, an inspiring celebration of music, identity, and community. Featuring special guest artist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), this unique festival creates a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to unite through song.

The first half of the concert spotlights the National Youth Chorus, led by renowned conductor and composer Roger Emerson, in a special celebration of his 50 years of composition.

PERFORMERS
National Youth Chorus
Roger Emerson, guest conductor
National Concert Chorus

Nick McBride, guest conductor
Brandon Williams, guest conductor/composer

PROGRAM
TRADITIONAL arr. ROGER EMERSON Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel
TRADITIONAL arr. ROGER EMERSON Shoshone Love Song (The Heart’s Friend)
IRVING BERLIN arr. ROGER EMERSON Blue Skies
JONI MITCHELL arr. ROGER EMERSON Both Sides Now
BRENDAN GRAHAM and ROLF LOVLAND arr. ROGER EMERSON You Raise Me Up
ALAN MENKIN, DAVID ZIPPEL, and STEPHEN SCHWARTZ arr. ROGER EMERSON Go The Distance/Defying Gravity

BRANDON WILLIAMS Seeking Light
BRANDON WILLIAMS New Work (World Premiere)
GWYNETH WALKER Refuge (From Sing Evermore!)
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Testimony
KYLE PEDERSON Does the World Say?
BENJ PASEK and JUSTIN PAUL arr. MAC HUFF This Is Me

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].

Please note: this event is presented by an outside licensee and is not a production or presentation of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts or a Lincoln Center resident organization.