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Wilberforce Choir to sing at White House
Next stop for the the Wilberforce University Choir is the White House.
The 18-voice group under faculty member Jeremy Winston’s direction will perform during a party hosted by President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama on Thursday, Dec. 15. The performance will be part of the choir’s holiday season tour, which also includes concerts in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and the Washington D.C. area. Wilberforce is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and located in Wilberforce, Ohio.
The choir, which was part of the Dayton Opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess” during the 2010-11 season, recently performed with singer Roberta Flack and has shared the stage with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
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By null
December 14, 2011 5:55 AM | Link to this
Good Job WU!
By MS. WU 1980
December 14, 2011 10:03 AM | Link to this
Way to go to the members of the Wilberforce University Choir, you do us all proud to claim WU. Happy Holidays.
By Rev. Macklin
December 14, 2011 10:15 AM | Link to this
To God be the Glory!!!! Keep letting the Lord use you through song!
By Rev. C. W. Evans
December 14, 2011 10:49 AM | Link to this
God is good. May He continue to bless you as you sing His praises.
By WEL
December 14, 2011 10:59 AM | Link to this
Great to know. Let your voices fill the heavens on high.
By Betty Toney
December 14, 2011 11:45 AM | Link to this
Under the leadership of Jeremy Winston, the Wilberforce University Choir continues year after year providing GREAT music and very good Public Relations for the University. Hopefully, all Alums and Friends will financially support and/or volunteer their skills. We appreciate the students beautiful voices.
By Evelyn Ingram Alston '66
December 14, 2011 1:35 PM | Link to this
To Mr. Jeremy Winston and the Wilberforce University Choir: May God continue to bless you as you travel throughout this country, spreading God’s word through song. I am extremely proud of you! WU Alum’66
By Robin Long
December 14, 2011 2:59 PM | Link to this
Prayers for my WU fellow students! Keep up with the tradition and do us proud!!
By Dr Frederick H. Stansbury
December 14, 2011 7:47 PM | Link to this
WU a small HBCS with such a large voice,continue to make us proud alum.
By nullBarbara Greenwood
December 14, 2011 7:52 PM | Link to this
I Pray God’s blessings for each of you, for what you do, for “WU”. Merry Christmas.
By Dr. Charmaine Hampton Johnson
December 14, 2011 11:15 PM | Link to this
Wilberforce, Let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father is heaven. Matthew 5:16
By Rev. R.A. George
December 14, 2011 11:58 PM | Link to this
Mr. Winston and WU Choir may the true spirit of WU continue to go forth through the songs you sing. Stand tall, and hold your heads high as everyone will finally get a glimpse of Bishop Daniel Alexander Payne’s vision. Praise the Lord!
By Pastor R. Stewart
December 15, 2011 10:42 AM | Link to this
What an honor to be associated with WU and to have a daughter who is an alum! Praise the Lord, and Go WU Choir!
By charles waters
December 15, 2011 10:51 AM | Link to this
I am excited and elated to hear that news, and looking forward to WU Choir crooning Philadelphia at Mother Bethel Church.
By K. McLaurin-Davis
December 15, 2011 11:21 AM | Link to this
What an accomplishment! Congrats WU Choir…but having heard the choir sing during my time there, it really isn’t a surprise. Fill that place with your spirit and Force that’s instilled in all of you. And I’ll see you Sunday in Philly. Best Blessings and safe travels, keep up the Excellent work!
By Mel Bee
December 15, 2011 9:20 PM | Link to this
I am so overwhelmed with joy to be an alumni. Good job Wilberforce!
By Maria Ifill Philip
December 16, 2011 5:28 PM | Link to this
Congratulations! As a University Choir Alum I enjoyed the travel and meeting WU Alums. Please let the Alumni association help with logistics and filling your other than the White House audiences with enthusiastic alumni.
By Barbara Roberson Duncan '69
December 17, 2011 8:27 AM | Link to this
What a tremendous honor…to Wilberforce University and to your most magnificent group!
By Valerie Jackson '85
December 18, 2011 11:52 PM | Link to this
Congradulation!to Wilberforce University choir this is an honor as well as a blessing. Keep up the good work.
By Janice Jones '65
December 19, 2011 10:38 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Wilberforce. What a privilege and an honor to be so richly recognized. What a joy to be an alumni.
By Rene' Wright '84
December 20, 2011 2:38 AM | Link to this
What a blessing and an Honor WU Choir Shine on May God Bless and keep all of you
By Rene' Wright '84
December 20, 2011 2:41 AM | Link to this
What a blessing and an Honor WU Choir Shine on May God Bless and keep all of you
By Rene' Wright '84
December 20, 2011 2:42 AM | Link to this
What a blessing and an Honor WU Choir Shine on May God Bless and keep all of you
By Rene Wright '84
December 20, 2011 2:44 AM | Link to this
What a blessing and an Honor WU Choir Shine on May God Bless and keep all of you
By Terry Smith '69
December 25, 2011 9:12 PM | Link to this
As a University Choir Alum, my heart fills with pride.Excelsior Green and Gold!!