Join Westminster Choir College for their annual Celebration of Black Music festival for a vibrant celebration of African American choral traditions, featuring powerful concerts, enlightening lectures, and captivating recitals. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of music and culture as we honor the legacy and future of black choral artistry.

Schedule of Events:

9 a.m. – High School Choral Invitational
A look into Westminster's High School Choral Invitational with guest clinician Dr. Rosephanye Powell featuring performances by Westminster Choir and Thula Sizwe, The Group Zulu from South Africa

Location: Gill Chapel

11:30 a.m. – Lecture: Dialect in Negro Spirituals with Dr. Felicia Barber
The Department of Music Studies hosts Dr. Felicia Barber for their weekly forum–where expert speakers and passionate scholars explore and discuss the latest insights and trends in the field.

Location: Lynch Adler Hall Room 202

1:10 p.m. – Lecture: Cultural Appropriation with Thula Sizwe
Location: Lynch Adler Hall Room 202

4:30 p.m. – Jubilee Singers Rehearsal with Dr. Rosephanye Powell
Westminster offers the opportunity to observe a rehearsal with Westminster Jubilee Singers under the direction of internationally renowned composer Dr. Rosephanye Powell.

Location: Gil Chapel