Singing the African American Spirituals with Integrity 2024

Sat. Oct. 5, 2024 from 2 to 5 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
654 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038

This will be an in-person workshop. Video-recorded, but not live-streamed.
Sponsored by the Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

with featured clinicians:

, Organist/Choir Director, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia
, Artistic Director, Intermezzo Choir Ministry, Philadelphia
, Director, Pine Forge Academy Choir
, Canon for Music and the Arts, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

Closing worship led by:
, Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Glenside, and Co-chair, Anti-Racism Commission

Homilist:
, Canon for Mission, The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

Guest musicians:
- Jay Fluellen, Director

This workshop is offered for church musicians, clergy, and lay people who seek to learn more about how to introduce the repertoire of the African American Spirituals to their choirs and congregations.

During the first part of the workshop, the four clinicians will take turns modeling how they teach the Spirituals to their adult, youth, and children’s choirs, as well as to their congregations.

Music for these selections will be provided to attendees as part of the workshop.

Special attention will be given to the historical context of the music, and the ways in which those who are not direct descendants of the enslaved people who originated the Spirituals can develop their own authentic connection to the music with respect and integrity.

The afternoon will conclude with a short service of singing, prayer, and a homily.

To learn more about the Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, visit their blogsite: .

Host or Publisher Anti-Racism Commission, Diocese of Pennsylvania