HBCU Alumni, Family & Friends Chorale Workshop & Concert

Make a joyful noise and SING – DANCE – REJOICE! Improve your vocal technique, sharpen your sight-reading skills and explore choral singing in this HBCU-centric choral workshop. Workshop is open to anyone desiring to expand their vocal repertoire and resources. Led by choral director and professor Dr. Terrence L. Lane, the workshop concludes with a choral concert featuring the pieces explored during the two-day workshop.

The two-day workshop (April 12 & 14) and performance (April 15) are positioned and designed to enhance the various forms of sacred and gospel music by offering a chance for attendees to improve as musicians, as vocalists, instrumentalists, and choral/gospel music enthusiasts. Those in attendance will learn more about gospel music from a leading professional in choral, sacred and gospel music. Participants will be able to take this knowledge and experience back to their schools, churches and communities.

This event is presented by Anthony H. Brown and Latasha Brown-Durham of A. B.etter Way Productions and graduates of Bethune-Cookman University and alums of the B-CU Concert Chorale.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Participants in this workshop/performance will spend time singing in a variety of choral settings (large mixed-voice, small ensembles, etc.) with some exposure to group voice, music theory and sight-reading. Musical selections will focus on the seven expressions of Christ as told through song. The workshop will culminate in a choral concert of all participants, and highlight/celebrate those students that have auditioned during the week for scholarship opportunities to participate in the Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop/performance is intended for:

• Students grades 8 - 12 with some experience in choral singing
• HBCU alumni that performed in their college choir
• Area church/community choir members
• Vocal music enthusiasts

GUEST CLINICIAN: DR. TERRENCE L. LANE

Dr. Terrence L. Lane is a dedicated and committed educator with over 15 years of experience developing students. As an experienced leader and educator with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, Lan is skilled in Student Success, Choral Conducting, Piano, Performing Arts, and Music Education. With a strong arts and student development background, Lane earned a Doctor of Education - EdD in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Lane is currently the Director of the famed Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale. The Chorale is comprised of about 60 students from all majors and nationalities. The Chorale is known for performing a variety of music including classical, jazz, gospel, and music by African American composers.