Heritage Signature Chorale: Black Composers Retrospective

Ysaÿe Barnwell — Wanting Memories
Damien Geter — An African American Requiem ("Agnus Dei")
J. Rosamond Johnson — Lift Every Voice and Sing
Margaret Bonds — Spiritual Suite ("II. The Bells")
Hale Smith — Four Negro Spirituals ("II. Jesus Lay Your Head in the Window")
Robert Nathaniel Dett — The Ordering of Moses
Moses Hogan — Selected works
Undine Smith Moore / Traditional — Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord
Roland Carter / Traditional — Steal Away

Experience the majestic sounds of the Heritage Signature Chorale as they take audiences on a musical journey. Founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Stanley J. Thurston, the Heritage Signature Chorale preserves the performance tradition of African American choral music, especially the Negro Spiritual. The ensemble elevates the African American singer and composer in all musical genres and brings a unique interpretation of classical music from America, Europe, and other regions of the world.

About Heritage Signature Chorale

The Heritage Signature Chorale is committed to preserving, at the highest artistic level, the performance art traditions of African-American choral music, especially the Negro Spiritual; to elevating the African-American singer and composer in all musical genres; and to bringing a unique interpretation of classical music from America, Europe and other regions of the world.

The Chorale provides a venue for showcasing artists, composers, and arrangers who share this commitment, thereby fostering community awareness and appreciation of this important legacy.

Founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Stanley J. Thurston, HSC seeks to enhance opportunities for a new generation of listeners to understand and appreciate the historical legacy of this music through education and performance.

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