"Every voice and instrument united in one song: Free at Last!"
What is Harmony of Freedom?
Harmony of Freedom is a mulit-media documentary that celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in 2025, telling the story of the Civil Rights Movement through an unlikely avenue - a symphony orchestra. Through playing the Montgomery Variations by Margaret Bond, a piece written during the Civil Rights Movement, and speaking with first hand witnesses and advocates such as musicologist Dr. Marva Carter, we see what it was like to be there in the moment of change. Directed by Jackson Allred, featuring host Jon Goode and current advocates for civil rights including National Center for Civil and Human Rights CEO Jill Savitt and Musicologist Dr. Marva Carter, we will also uncover what is being done today to preserve this history and carry the torch forward.
Partnering with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Georgia State University and WABE, this is an event that brought the whole city of Atlanta together - you do not want to miss it!
Why?
Harmony of Freedom exists to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by remembering the Civil Rights Movement through music and film. The Harmony of Freedom Orchestra is a realization of Dr. Kings dream, where we brought individuals from every age, ethnicity, and background together. Rather than holding hands and singing “free at last!”, we have opted to play it instead.
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$250,000 in Donated Resources
17 Orchestras Represented, from Students to Pros
5 Atlanta Institutions
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Institutional Partnerships:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Georgia State University
WABE
17 Orchestras Represented:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Opera Orchestra
San Antonio Philharmonic
Georgia State University Faculty
Juilliard Symphony Orchestra
Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra
Emory University Symphony Orchestra
Kennesaw State University Orchestra
Schwob Philharmonic Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
ASO Talent Development Program Alumni
Boston Civic Orchestra
Georgia Philharmonic
Camerata Música de Atlanta
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra
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Harmony of Freedom is currently in post production, with plans to premiere in August of 2025
How can I get involved?
If you would like to contribute to this project, financial or otherwise, please contact us by filling out the form below and connect with us on social media. We would love to hear from you!
