the cathedral choir got together as a source of raising funds decided to present handel's sacred oratoryio. the second portion is rejoice and we'll celebrate the musical traditions of the african method d methodist church. >> this morning we'll hear sights and sounds from your singers. >> yes, this morning you'll hear from two of our featured artists, javon bright, our base soloist and in the second portion you'll hear from joanne clarke, who will be presenting one of the amazing works from black nativity, the broadway hit black nativity. >> all right. here we go. sample from the singers at metropolitan ame church. javon bright singing "sweet little jesus boy." ♪ ♪ sweet little jesus boy ♪ we made you be born in a manger ♪ ♪ sweet little holy child ♪ we didn't know who you were ♪ sweet little jesus boy born long time ago ♪ ♪ sweet little holy child ♪ we didn't know who you were ♪ didn't know you'd come to save us lord ♪ ♪ to take our sins away ♪ our hearts we couldn't see ♪ we didn't know it was you ♪ ♪ ♪ forgive us lord we didn't know it was you ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ we didn't know it was you [ applaus