WORKSHOP - SPIRITUALS: The Good News

Please join us for a workshop presented by Dr. Gilbert O. Jackson and 25 members of The Gilbert Jackson Chorale.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

· Have choral groups that can perform spirituals that are stylistically correct.

· Develop a plan to include spirituals in your repertoire.

Target audience for the workshop includes vocal music directors from high schools, middle schools and churches. Serious singers – adults and students – are also invited.

During the workshop you will learn the development of the spiritual style through active participation (i.e. singing), analyzing live performances by the chorale and critiquing recorded performances. Dr. Jackson has a passion for and expertise in the performance of spirituals. Get into his mind as he describes the foundations, dialect, imagery, style and tone. Learn how to get your choral groups to express the soul of the spiritual's message.

Participants will receive:

· A book of the six spirituals that will be presented and discussed.

· A handout of Dr. Jackson’s talking points

· A free ticket to attend the Chorale’s spring concert on Saturday evening, May 12 being held in Rochester

Proceeds for this workshop will be used to support our “Student Intern” program. This program allows high school and college students to sing with the Chorale at no cost to them, with select interns qualifying for financial support for voice lessons. (See www.JacksonChorale.org for details)