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Sing It Loud: How 72 Voices Are Reviving a Cherished HBCU Tradition
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Dr. Monique Robinson welcomes Dr. Justin Seay and four new members of the Wilberforce University Choir to celebrate their growing legacy and ambitious upcoming concert season.
• Choir membership has doubled to 72 students for the 2025-2026 season
• Dr. Say highlights upcoming performances including three AME conferences, Carnegie Hall, and Mother Bethel
• New members share their musical backgrounds and excitement about joining the choir family
• The choir will perform a concert version of Porgy and Bess in November
• Five specialized ensembles offer additional opportunities for students to develop their talents
• The strong connection between the AME Church and Wilberforce University provides support and performance venues
• This year's choir theme is "There Remaineth the Rest," focusing on faith and purpose
• Dr. Say emphasizes the importance of preserving Wilberforce's legacy that includes notable alumni like Charity Adams and Dorothy Vaughn
If you'd like to support the Wilberforce University Choir, visit wilberforce.edu, go to the institutional advancement page, and select "choir" when donating. Follow them on Facebook at Wilberforce University Chorus and Instagram at WooChorus1856.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to A Better Chance (00:00:00)
2. Dr. Say's Exciting Choir Season (00:05:34)
3. The AME Church Connection (00:12:05)
4. Meeting the New Choir Members (00:20:07)
5. Musical Backgrounds and Experiences (00:27:35)
6. Upcoming Season and Legacy Plans (00:35:17)
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