Building on our foundation of celebrating our shared humanity through song, the Washington Douglass Chorale’s spring concert grappled with the issues of equity and inclusion. With music ranging from Dorothy Rudd Moore and Damien Geter to William Billings and Aaron Copland, the concert explored the true meaning of patriotism and invoked a commitment to the principles and ideals upon which our nation was founded: liberty and justice for all.

A special highlight of the program was the world premiere of a newly commissioned work, “Suite Freedom for All,” composed by Washington, D.C.’s own Allyn Johnson in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of American composer and jazz pioneer Duke Ellington.

Photos on this page thanks to Tom Sliter

What if you could create a choir that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of Washington, DC, and that honors all choral music traditions, genres and composers?

Nolan Williams, Jr, and Scott Tucker have just done that! Please join us on this groundbreaking journey as we seek to revolutionize choral music in Washington, DC!

Here are Nolan and Scott discussing the Chorale