I Hear the Drum

“I Hear the Drum” was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1968 “Drum Major Instinct” speech, sometimes called the “Drum Major for Justice.” This powerful choral setting includes a rap that can be led by a soloist or performed by a select group. It was commissioned for the annual “Let Freedom Sing Concert” in Nashville, TN, which honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With a message that addresses social justice, it is a timely anthem for the 21st century.