Demonstrators interrupted the St. Louis Symphony's performance of Brahms’ “German Requiem” on Saturday to protest the August 9 shooting of Ferguson, Missouri ‘s Michael Brown. After the intermission, as the conductor came to the podium, a middle-aged black man stood and sang, “What side are you on friend, what side are you on?” Soon a white women stood up from a few rows away singing, “Justice for Mike Brown is justice for us all.” About 50 protesters scattered throughout Powell Hall then rose out of their seats at different times and joined in the singing. A chorus ensued.  More protesters in the balcony flung 15-foot banners over the rails, one stating "Racism Lives Here" pointing to a picture of the St. Louis Arch. After a few minutes the group chanted "black lives matter" while red paper hearts reading "Requiem for Michael Brown" fell from the balcony to the lower auditorium. Sarah...(Read Full Post)