1) Today, we complete the story of singer Marian Anderson.

2) Marian Anderson was an American. But she found success in Europe before finding it in her own country.

3) In nineteen fifty-five, Marian Anderson was asked to sing with the New York Metropolitan Opera company. It was the first time a black singer performed regularly with an American opera group.

4) In nineteen thirty, Marian Anderson received money to study music in London. In those days, Europe seemed to be the only place where a black artist could gain recognition.

5) Marian Anderson traveled through the countries of Scandinavia. People praised her singing everywhere she went.

6) Marian Anderson received many honors and awards during her life.

7) Marian Anderson was to sing in Washington, D.C. at Constitution Hall. This concert hall was owned by an organization called the Daughters of the American Revolution, or D.A.R.

8) Marian Anderson gave concerts in northern and southern cities. She firmly believed that her music was the best weapon against racial hatred.

9) Marian Anderson was very happy. Her friends agreed to help pay for her lessons.

10) Marian Anderson was to hear those hateful words many times again during her life.

11) Marian Anderson continued to sing at churches and special gatherings. Her singing became more widely known.

12) Marian Anderson loved opera. At that time, however, black singers were not permitted in white opera companies in the United States.

13) In the nineteen twenties Marian Anderson won two singing competitions.

14) Marian Anderson grew to love opera,(http:///marian anderson.html) because it joined singing and acting.

15) Marian Anderson had her first great success in Sweden. The Swedish people loved her voice.

16) They call out for another song. And they call out her name: Marian Anderson.

17) Toscanini's comment spread throughout the world of music. Finally, Marian Anderson was famous.