In Concert With Hope
Atlanta Freedom Bands’ Concert Band concludes its 20th anniversary season with music that will uplift the spirit and soothe the soul. “In Concert with Hope” will explore the dimensions and power of hope in our lives. The concert program features stirring pieces like “Jupiter” from The Planets by Gustav Holst, soulful selections from Aretha Franklin and Louis Armstrong, songs that inspire, and works that call us to choose joy and hope for the future.
Capturing all the elements of hope in one concert is a tall order. AFB’s Artistic Staff have assembled a program with music that is joyful and solemn, courageous and powerful, inspiring and just plain fun. Our musicians hope everyone enjoys this escape from the news of the day and leaves feeling uplifted for the future.
AFB will welcome guest conductor Laura Estes to the podium for the concert. After a 36-year career as a middle and high school band director, she retired from the Cobb County School System in 2018 to become a composer. With her piece “Walking on Air”, she was named the winner of the 2021 Women Band Director’s International Composition Competition. Her works are performed across the country at All-State events, music conventions and regional honor bands.
Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students.
The concert will also stream live from AFB’s YouTube channel.
The program includes:
“And Hope Led Them Home” by Patrick Roszell
“True Colors” by Cindy Lauper
“Changing Currents” by Laura Estes
Selections from “The Greatest Showman” by Pasek/Paul
“Satchmo!”, music of Louis Armstrong
“Jupiter” from The Planets by Gustav Holst
Sòlas Ané by Samuel Hazo
“The Queen of Soul”, music by Aretha Franklin
“Blessed Hope” by Philip Bliss
“Choose Joy” by Randall Standridge
ACCESSIBILITY
An accessible entrance is available with a flat path from the parking deck behind the church to the rear door into the concert area and to the restrooms. The standard complement of symphonic percussion will be in use. The concert will not have special effects or lighting. For accessibility questions, please email development@atlantafreedombands.com.
| GETTING HERE Parking is available in a pay deck behind the church. Overflow parking is available street-side and in a pay lot at Highland Ave and Briarcliff Place. Open Google Maps > | VIEW THE PROGRAM Concert programs are available the week before the show so you can read more about the pieces and composers. Download the Program > |
| DINNER AND A SHOW Support our favorite neighborhood restaurants before the show. Make your pre-show dinner plans at these fine locations. View our Recommendations > | WATCH THE STREAM All of AFB’s 31st season concerts will stream live on our YouTube channel. The stream will be available for a short time after the concert. Stream the Concert > |
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“In Concert with Hope” is supported in part by the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Funding for this program is also provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts & Culture.