Michael Brown Flash Mob Interrupts St. Louis Orchestra Performance Saturday Night

Protesters interrupt St. Louis Symphony with ‘Requiem for Mike Brown’ (The Washington Post)

Ferguson, Mo. — Protesters rallying over the slaying of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown left the streets on Saturday night, put on sports coats and fancy dresses and sat in on the St. Louis Symphony.

During the intermission of a performance of Brahms Requiem, the 23 protesters sitting in various parts of the auditorium stood up and sang, “Requiem for Mike Brown.”

“Justice for Mike Brown is Justice for us All,
Which side are you on friend? Which side are you on?”

As they began to sing, protests unfurled banners from the balcony that encouraged symphony patrons to “join the movement.”