Gettysburg College choirs, under the direction of Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof.
This musical performance showcased selections of African-American music traditions, as well as interwoven spoken word from King’s recorded speeches. The Majestic Theater hosted composer and pianist Damien Sneed’s “We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. famously wrote, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”ĭecades later, these timeless words of King remain a plea for present and future generations to be courageous citizens, using the power of their voices to take a stand and spur change-a message uplifted by Gettysburg College during its 40th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. In his book, The Measure of Man, published in 1959, Dr.
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