Gospel Choir Returns to its ‘Common Roots’ with Concert, Gospel Music Workshop
The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir will perform its annual “Common Roots: An Afternoon
of Spirituals and Ballads” concert Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, 34 Elm St., Malone.
A free gospel music workshop will be held from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the site. The workshop will include a look at the historical importance of gospel music as well as various aspects of vocal gospel singing such as harmony, rhythm, style and technique. No experience is necessary.
The Gospel Choir actively performs on campus, in the community, and throughout the region, averaging 25 appearances each year. The choir sings at a variety of settings including colleges, campus events, K-12 schools, churches, memorial services, weddings, and other community events.
Under the direction of Dr. Dexter Criss, professor of chemistry, the choir has in past years performed in Burlington, Albany, New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Little Rock/Stuttgart, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, Tokyo, and St. Maarten/St. Martin. Additionally, the choir has collaborated with trumpeter Ray Vega, gospel guru Darius Brooks, and clinicians such as Dr. Raymond Wise, Dr. Anthony Leach, and Ron Rucker of Japan among many others.
The choir has shared the stage with Lyle Lovett, Sheila Ray Charles, Myra Flynn and The Kingdom Choir from London.
Admission to “Common Roots” will be in the form of a non-perishable item to support the Baptist Church Food Pantry.
For more information, contact Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir at 518-564-2704, [email protected] or visit www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org.
