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Dr. Robert Ray’s ‘Gospel Mass’ was performed by soloist Jennifer Kelley, Jermaine Smith and conducted by Kevin McBeth at the ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ program at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Kevin McBeth conducted John Rutter’s “Suite Antique” with soloist Matthew Roitstein on flute at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Alayna Epps performing “O Glory” conducted by Dr. Brandon Boyd at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Dr. Brandon Boyd reminisces about Dr. Ray before conducting “I’ll Fly Away” during the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Alayna Epps performing “O Glory” conducted by Dr. Brandon Boyd at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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IN UNISON singer and poet Teresia Simmons recited a poem she wrote for her parents, “Grateful For All The Years”, in honor of Robert Ray at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night, May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Jennifer Kelly performing Isaac Cates’ “It’s Working” with Dr. Brandon Boyd conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Jennifer Kelly performing Isaac Cates’ “It’s Working” with Dr. Brandon Boyd conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Dr. Brandon Boyd reminisces about his experiences with Dr. Robert Ray at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Dr. Brandon Boyd conducts the SLSO IN UNISON Chorus and guest choirs at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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The string section is applauded with the SLSO IN UNISON Chorus at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Soloists Jennifer Kelley performed Dr. Robert Rays’ “Gospel Mass” with Kevin McBeth conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Former student of Dr. Robert Ray and IN UNISON Chorus charter member Rollo Dilworth shares memories of Dr. Robert Ray at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Cherished colleague of Dr. Robert Ray, Doris Jones Wilson shares memories of Dr. Robert Ray at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Cherished colleague of Dr. Robert Ray, Doris Jones Wilson (middle) shares memories of Dr. Robert Ray, soloist Jennifer Kelley is seated to her left and Conductor Kevin McBeth to her far left, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Jermaine Smith performing Dr. Robert Rays’ “Gospel Mass” with Kevin McBeth conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Soloists Jennifer Kelley and Jermaine Smith performed Dr. Robert Rays’ “Gospel Mass” with Kevin McBeth conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Jermaine Smith performing Dr. Robert Rays’ “Gospel Mass” with Kevin McBeth conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Dr. Phyllis Jackson, Dr. Robert Ray’s youngest sibling, thanked the audience and supporters of her brother for remembering him and keeping his music alive, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall and beyond, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Dr. Phyllis Jackson, Dr. Robert Ray’s youngest sibling, thanked the audience and supporters of her brother for remembering him and keeping his music alive, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall and beyond, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Dr. Phyllis Jackson, Dr. Robert Ray’s youngest sibling, exits the stage after thanking the audience and supporters of her brother for remembering him and keeping his music alive, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall and beyond, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Dr. Phyllis Jackson, Dr. Robert Ray’s youngest sibling, is greeted by conductor Kevin McBeth after thanking the audience and supporters of her brother for remembering him and keeping his music alive, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall and beyond, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Charles Stancil performed Dr. Robert Rays’ “He Never Failed Me Yet” with Kevin McBeth conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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Dr. Phyllis Jackson, Dr. Robert Ray’s youngest sibling, is embraced by conductor Kevin McBeth after thanking the audience and supporters of her brother for remembering him and keeping his music alive, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall and beyond, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
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Charles Stancil performed Dr. Robert Rays’ “He Never Failed Me Yet” with Kevin McBeth conducting at Powell Symphony Hall Monday night May 1, 2023. The event was a tribute to St. Louis Symphony In UNISON Chorus founder and conductor Dr. Robert Ray.
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The rhythm section of the SLSO orchestra performs with the SLSO IN UNISON Chorus and SLSO orchestra musicians, at the program ‘Celebrating Dr. Robert Ray’ at Powell Symphony Hall, on Monday, May 1, 2023.
