Aretha: A Tribute – South Bend Symphony

This high-energy, dazzling tribute to the Queen of Soul features Drama Desk Award nominee  Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist  Ryan Shaw performing iconic favorites including “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and more.

Program
Various arr. Tompkins
Aretha Overture

Covey arr. Shoup
Chain of Fools

Bacharach / David arr. Waldin
I Say a Little Prayer

DeSylva / Brown / Henderson arr. Rhodes; Orch Stevens
Birth of the Blues

Wonder arr. Mossman
Sir Duke

Sager / Hamlisch arr. Raine
Nobody Does It Better

Traditional arr. Podd
What a Friend We Have in Jesus / Climbing Higher Mountains

Webb arr. Holcombe
MacArthur Park

Bates / Ward arr. Shoup
America the Beautiful

Redding arr. Holmes
Respect

– Intermission –

Various arr. Norris
Salute to Ray Charles

Brown arr. Waldin
I Got You (I Feel Good)

Gordon arr. Holcombe
Unforgettable

Goffin / King / Wexler arr. Bachalis
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Cooke
A Change is Gonna Come

Wonder arr. Holman
Isn’t She Lovely

Warren arr. Hampton
At Last

Woods / Campbell / Connelly arr. Shoup
Try a Little Tenderness

Traditional arr. Podd
Amazing Grace

Franklin / White arr. Shoup
Think (from The Blues Brothers)

Naima Burrs, Guest Conductor