Springfield Symphony Orchestra To Host Free Juneteenth Concert For Community

Springfield – The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will present its inaugural Juneteenth concert, free and open to the community, at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Springfield Symphony Hall.

The concert will feature the orchestra performing with many voices from the community, including the Springfield Symphony Chorus, the Avery Sharpe Quartet, and Springfield’s Extended Family Choir. The concert will be conducted by Conductor Kevin Scott, who led the SSO for its “Audacity of Hope” concert in its 2022-23 season celebrating the life and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Extended Family Choir is a group of more than 20 singers, founded by Avery Sharpe and led by Kevin Sharpe. Featured soloists will include Vanessa Ford, Sofia Rivera, Heshima Moja and Kevin Sharpe. The Avery Sharpe Quartet includes Avery Sharpe on double bass and electric bass; Zaccai Curtis, piano; Charles Langford, soprano and tenor saxophones; and Yoron Israel, drums.