The University of Illinois Black Chorus has announced its fall concert, “Yet With a Steady Beat since 1619,” which will feature “spirituals, recitations, hymns, anthems, traditional and contemporary gospel songs and include songs written by Friends of Black Chorus, K. Edward Copeland, Brian Courtney Wilson, V. Michael McKay, and A. Jeffrey LaValley. A special “we remember” tribute will be paid to Legacy Artist, Minister Thomas Whitfield, the Maestro, who shared his time with us in the late 80s.”
The concert will be presented by the University of Illinois Black Chorus with support from the School of Music and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
The University of Illinois Black Chorus Fall Concert
Krannert Center for Performing Arts
Foellinger Great Hall
October 6th, 3 p.m.
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