Come in from the cold and immerse your family in music, art, and community at Severance Music Center on Monday, January 19. Join us for a festive and inspiring celebration of Dr. King’s legacy, featuring a full day of diverse, dynamic performances and interactive activities suitable for all ages.
The MLK Day of Music is generously sponsored by the Iris and Tom Harvie Fund for Strengthening Community.
The Cleveland Orchestra recognizes and thanks Jayne M. Zborowsky for her support of this concert.
Event Highlights
- FREE Admission for the entire day.
- FREE Hot Chocolate and Cookies to warm up as you arrive.
- Interactive Activities throughout the building.
- FREE Family Portraits taken in the beautiful Grand Foyer by photographer Scott Esterly, see schedule for more information.
Featured Performing Artists
- 10K Movement
- Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers
- Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Student Showcase
- Cleveland Orchestra Learning Ensembles: Bassoon Farm & Music Mentors
- Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra
- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus Chamber Ensemble
- Medina High School Encore Entertainment Company
- Shaw High School Mighty Marching Cardinals Band
- St. Edward High School Trash Talkers
Performance Schedule
- 12:00 PM: Shaw High School Mighty Marching Cardinals
- 12:30 PM: Bassoon Farm, 10K Movement Dance Clinic
- 1:15 PM: Family Photos with Scott Esterly (ends 2:15 PM), MLK Chamber Chorus
- 1:30 PM: Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers
- 2:00 PM: Medina High School Encore
- 2:30 PM: Ronell Regis Jazz Trio, St Edward High School's Trash Talkers
- 3:00 PM: Cleveland Classical Guitar Society
- 3:30 PM: Ronell Regis Jazz Trio
- 4:00 PM: The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra