David A. Richardson, Musical Director
May 4, 2017—Charleston SC—The
Charleston Gospel Choir is pleased to present
Women: Honoring Global Sisterhood, Saturday, May 27 at
Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street, Charleston, 5:00 p.m.
under the musical direction of David A. Richardson with guest conductor
Vivian E. Jones as part of the
2017 Piccolo Spoleto Festival.
Through song and
narration, the performance showcases the historical struggles of
African-American women here in the U.S. and around the globe. Paying
homage to the achievements of these women, the Choir will
celebrate the struggles and triumphs of our mothers, sisters, aunts, and family of women.
The internationally
acclaimed Choir will perform moving gospel and spiritual standards by
gospel greats including Walter Hawkins’
He's That Kind of Friend, Hezekiah Walker’s Grateful, Richard Smallwood’s
Trust Me, and many others with lyrics that honor our sisters-at-large for their integrity here and around the globe.
Charleston
Gospel Choir Founding Director Vivian E. Jones, who directed the Choir
for seven years, will return as guest conductor. A retired choral
educator, Ms. Jones completed her teaching
career at Summerville High School, but was most noted for her tenure at
Burk High School and the Burk Blue Notes.
“Vivian
is a choral jewel, highly respected among her peers throughout the
region and across the country. I am honored to have her join me and the
Choir she gave its musical roots,” said David
A. Richardson, Choir Music Director.
“Women have always
provided our communities with stability, but most importantly have given
us our future, through birth and nurturing and raising of children.
Conceiving and producing a performance in their
honor is one of the highlights of my shared 17-year experience with the
Choir,” said Lee Pringle, Choir President and event producer.
Piccolo Spoleto Tickets and Information
Charleston Gospel Choir
Women: Honoring Global Sisterhood
Saturday, May 27, 2017 ∙ 5:00pm
Second Presbyterian Church, 324 Meeting Street, Charleston SC
General Admission:
$21 adults; $11 children/students with ID
Tickets: www.charlestongospelchoir.org;
www.piccolospoleto.com
(866) 811-4111; at door (cash or check only) up to one half hour before event
About the Charleston Gospel Choir
Now in its
seventeenth 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.
www.charlestongospelchoir.org
Images available upon request.
Charleston Gospel Choir PO Box 22724 Charleston, SC 29413-2724
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