The Black Pupil: Educated Against All Odds
The Epic Story of How Black Education Triumphed
David A. Richardson, Director
May
23, 2016 —Charleston SC—The
Charleston Gospel Choir
is pleased to present its The Black Pupil: Educated Against All Odds, The Epic Story of How Black Educators Triumphed,
Saturday, May
28 at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston,
5:00 pm under the musical direction of David A. Richardson as part of the
2016 Piccolo Spoleto Festival.
Through song and narration, the performance weaves
the story of the
historical struggle and perseverance of black students denied equal
access to formal education and the will and persistence of black
educators to develop the black community’s intellectuals and
scholars despite all odds.
The internationally
acclaimed Charleston Gospel Choir will perform moving gospel standards
from Post-Reconstruction through the Jim Crow era including
Precious Memories, Beams of Heaven, Grateful and At the Altar All
to tell the story how newly educated black children and teachers
triumphed over deplorable conditions that included one-room classrooms
with little or no heat.
“The 1970s ushered
in an era of post-Vietnam male teachers, a trend that has since
decreased over the years. These men provided black male role models who
were part of the unique “it takes a village” model
I knew growing up in Berkeley County. The entire community, black and
white educators, were vested and strongly behind black pupils’ success.
Education is such a life-defining part of the human experience; though
separate but “not” equal continues to be a part of the American
experience, this story means a great deal to me and our diverse choir
members,” said Lee Pringle, Charleston Gospel Choir President and event
producer.
“The legacy of
educators we all take with us throughout life. I am once again moved as
an educator to conduct this Piccolo Spoleto performance to reflect on
the gifts of those long gone but whose legacy continues
to live long after they are no longer with us,” said David A.
Richardson, Music Director.
Piccolo Spoleto Tickets and Information
Charleston Gospel Choir
The Black Pupil: Educated Against All Odds
Saturday, May 28, 2016 ∙ 5:00pm
Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston SC
General Admission tickets:
$21 adults
$11 children or students with ID
Tickets: www.charlestongospelchoir.org;
(866) 811-4111; at door (cash or check only) up to one half hour before event
About the Charleston Gospel Choir
Now in its sixteenth
year, the Charleston Gospel Choir and currently under the direction of
David A. Richardson, Charleston’s celebrated culturally diverse choir,
performs gospel, spirituals and sacred music
for annual concert events including a Palm Saturday weekend
performance, Charleston Gospel Christmas, Piccolo Spoleto and regional
events throughout the southeast
and numerous engagements in Europe including Paris, London, Rome and Prague and Ghana West Africa. The Choir will tour Cuba summer 2017.
www.charlestongospelchoir.org
Charleston Gospel Choir PO Box 22724 Charleston, SC 29413-2724
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