Lift Every Voice and Sing Workshop

Join the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir for an all-day OPEN WORKSHOP that celebrates the joy of Gospel music. Special guest director Dr. Kathy Bullock will lead participants in learning songs, as well as their place in the Gospel canon, and we will finish with an evening concert where participants will sing for the community alongside the MCGC. Our “Lift Every Voice and Sing” workshop is open to anyone who would like to participate; no experience is necessary. This is a unique and excellent opportunity to learn about and experience the joy of singing gospel music with a nationally recognized performance artist.

Registration is required. Suggested registration price is $45; a minimum of $10 is required to register. 

(If you would like to register and would prefer to pay with a check, please email Katie at choir_admin@vtgospel.com).

LUNCH NOTE: If you have special dietary needs, please include them in the "Special Note" section under Payment Info when you check out.

Schedule for the day:

9 - 9:30am: Check-in

9:30 - noon: Workshop Part 1

noon - 1pm: Lunch (included!)

1 - 4pm: Workshop Part 2

BREAK for dinner

6 - 7pm: MCGC & Workshop Participants FREE Public Concert!

Dr. Kathy Bullock is Professor Emeritus of music at Berea College, Berea, Kentucky where she worked for almost thirty years. She is also currently an Adjunct Professor of Music at University of Kentucky, School of Music. Having earned the Ph.D. and M.A. in Music Theory from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and a B.A. in Music from Brandeis University, MA, her work has included teaching music and general studies courses, directing the college gospel choirs, designing and implementing international courses in West Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Bullock is now performing and conducting workshops in African American Sacred Music throughout the United States, Europe and Africa, sharing hope and joy during these challenging

times.

This event is being generously supported by grants from the Vermont Community Foundation and Montpelier Alive.