SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir at UPB

The SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir will perform a free concert at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall.

The event is part of the university’s annual Spectrum Series.

The SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir is directed by Robert Brown, instructor of African Studies at SUNY Cortland and director of the New Life Community Church. The Cortland A Cappella, directed by Noelle Paley, will also perform during the 90-minute concert.

The ensembles will perform a varied program that consists of contemporary and traditional selections, as well as popular American hymns. The repertoire will include The Battle of Jericho by Mahalia Jackson, O Happy Day by Edwin Hawkins, Let’s Dance by Lonnie Hunter, Battlefield by Norman Hutchins, Perfect Praise by Richard Smallwood, Faithful is Our God by Hezekiah Walker, Ride on King Jesus and I’m Covered by John P. Key, and His Eye is On The Sparrow by Civilla Martin and Charles Gabriel.

“I’ve seen the SUNY Gospel Choir perform before,” said Jeff Guterman, chairman of the Division of Communication and the Arts, “and they’re a really impressive group that puts on a great show. They’ve performed extensively in the United States and have toured through England, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.”

Dr. John Levey, assistant professor of music, said, “We’ve never had a gospel choir perform on campus. There’s no doubt that they will serve as a great example for the growing student vocal ensemble we’ve got here at our college. “I hope some of our students have the chance to meet the SUNY Cortland singers and exchange some ideas about music and performing.”

For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or clh71@pitt.edu. For more information on the choir, visit http://web.cortland.edu/gospelchoir.

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