Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Presents Rooted

Rooted celebrates Black heritage and the profound impact of Black musicians on classical music. This unique event, a collaboration between Pleasant Hill Church, Roswell’s oldest Black church, and the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra, features gospel spirituals by the Pleasant Hill Praise Team and works by esteemed Black composers.

Special guest cellist Ismail Akbar from Spelman College, joined by the ACSO, will perform Kol Nidrei a traditional Jewish melody that represents the preservation of cultural identity and storytelling through music.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill Street, Roswell, United States