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Choral (SATB) SKU: HL.1311466 Composed by Cedric Dent/Cedric Dent, Jr. Gentry Publications. Spiritual. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2696. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1311466). UPC: 196288177401. 6.75x10.5x0.041 inches.“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.