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Saturday, February 11, 10- 4 and Sunday, February 12, 4:00 - 5:30
First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor
608 E. William St. Ann Arbor, MI 48107 - 7970
LIVESTREAM @ www.ourownthing.org
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBIC
Day 1: Saturday February 11
10:00 - 12:00 Opening Session
Through a combination of short presentations, musical examples, panel discussion, and Q&A, the opening session will launch the 2-day event by exploring the history and context, variety, current trends, and issues for the future of Music in the Black Church led by our highly respected guests:
· Dr. Uzee Brown (co-moderator)
· Dr. James Abbington
· Dr. Willis Patterson (co-moderator)
· Rev. Portia Mann
· Ms. Alice McAllister Tillman
· Dr. Louise Toppin
· Mr. Lamar Willis
12:00 - Lunch - Compliments of Virginia Sory Brown, ACCM Board Member
Registration Required. Space is Limited
1:00 - 4:00 - Focus Sessions
- A Choral Reading Session
- A Session on the Use of Organ in the Black Church
- A Sampling of Vocal Solos by African American Composers and Arrangers
- A Closing Panel on the Future of Music in the Black Church and Beyond
Day 2: Sunday, February 12, 2023
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST
Music in the Black Church: Concert
This collaborative concert features the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale and the Brazeal Dennard Chorale in a performance of Robert Ray’s 1971 Gospel Mass along as well as a variety of music from African American Church traditions. Alice McAllister Tillman, Director, Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC) and Artistic Director Brazeal Dennard Chorale. Brian Buckner, Assistant Director and Accompanist, OOTC
Music in the Black Church: A Kaleidoscope of Colors is made possible through collaboration and support from the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale, American Center for Church Music (ACCM), the American Guild of Organists (AGO), First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor and GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.
The Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale has a 50+ year history of serving southeast Michigan and beyond through the Instructional Program for youth (1969), and the community Chorale (1971), both founded by Dr. Patterson.
A look back over the past 2 years of the Chorale's response to COVID. The music and an adaptation to technology kept us going.
The Willis C.Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC) is committed to the preservation and performance of traditional African American spirituals as well as contemporary choral compositions written and/or arranged by African American composers and musicians. The Chorale also works to raise funds for the Our Own Thing Instructional Program.
The Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Instructional Program provides free instruction in the arts, both vocal and instrumental, use of musical instruments, and scholarships to area youngsters who would otherwise be unable to afford the opportunity to study music.
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the Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (OOTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. the Instructional program is a Branch of OOTC.
The Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (also known as The Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale and The Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Instructional Program) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, formerly incarcerated, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, membership and volunteer leadership. Reasonable accommodation will also be provided to persons with disabilities, to disabled veterans, and to accommodate religious practices.