Photograph of four student performers holding their violas and smiling for their portrait. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The students are wearing formal clothing and are sitting down in red fold-up chairs.

Photograph of performers standing on a stage, disrupted by the music stands placed at the front and covering parts of the shot. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The three performers are standing while other students are seated in their seats.

Photograph of students resting their instruments after a performance. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. A variety of instruments and music stands are scattered throughout the stage.

Photograph of a Hallelujah Hip Hop performance moment that displays the audience, orchestra, and choir. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The majority of the orchestra ensemble are not playing their instruments.

Photograph of a student playing a violin with a music stand in front of her. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. To the student's right, another student is holding a violin bow.

Photograph of an orchestra conductor lifting his arms and directing his students during their performance. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there are some performers. In the foreground, there is a blurry capture of a sheet of paper.

Photograph of five female student performers holding their instruments and posing for the camera. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background of these students, there is a male performer angling his face to the camera.

Photograph of a group of string musicians sitting in folding chairs. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. There is a microphone in the middle of the group of musicians. The instruments shown are violas and cellos.

Photograph of some performers seated onstage with their instruments and dressed in their formal attire. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The performers are not actively playing their respective instruments.

Photograph of a backstage view of the orchestra ensemble performing on a stage. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. A variety of drums and pianos are placed at the back of the orchestra ensemble. The choir and other individuals are sitting in rows of folding chairs, facing the orchestra ensemble.

Photograph of young student cellists playing their instruments and seated in red folding chairs. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a crowd of Hallelujah Hip Hop attendees and performers. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of five students with two students playing the french horn and three students playing trumpets, photograph at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The students are all sitting in folding chairs while a man and a cello will be in the background. This event is at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.

Photograph performers posing for their portraits with their instruments. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. A microphone stand is placed in front of one of the cellists.

Photograph of guests standing around and conversing with one another, near a buffet table that is offering food and drink. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of some performers in the orchestra ensemble. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. A girl holding a violin is sitting at the front, smiling for the camera. This event is at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.

Photograph of the Cameron Youth Chamber Orchestra from St. Louis, Missouri. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the foreground, there are a couple of people sitting in the attendance seats.

Photograph of an orchestra ensemble and choir on a stage, with a variety of people sitting in the audience seats. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a student standing in front of a microphone and performing his violin solo while his classmates play behind him. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a student standing in front of a microphone and performing his violin solo while his classmates play behind him. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of three students posing with their instruments, a cello player and two double bass players. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. All three of these are staring at the camera. In the background, there are some performers sitting in chairs.

Photograph of a choir and an orchestra ensemble, performing on a stage. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the foreground some of the audience in attendance are visible watching the performance.

Photograph of the conductor's hands and body. Music stands can be seen surrounding him. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a crowd of guests standing in the middle of the theater hall. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The people in attendance range from elderly, middle-aged, and young children.