The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir (under the auspices of River City Brass Band), presents its debut concert at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Saturday, November 15, at 4 p.m.
Under the direction of Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones, get ready for a star-studded event filled with hymns, African-American sacred music, spirituals and choral pieces including “The Church’s One Foundation” by M. Roger Holland, III.
The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir has been led since its founding by Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones, one of the nation’s foremost figures in choral conducting and pedagogy and an expert in the intersection between theology and musical expression. A Pittsburgh native, Dr. Jones has cultivated a broad-based, multifaceted career as a choral conductor, educator, operatic bass-baritone, liturgical dancer and pastor, teaching and performing across the United States and Europe.
Featured guests include 28 virtuosos of River CIty Brass Band, guitarist Joe Negri and more! Pittsburgh Gospel Concert is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational choral unit in Pittsburgh.
Come and witness the excitement! There is NO ADMISSION COST, but donations will be accepted. For details, call 412-613-5825 or visit pittsburghgospelchoir.org.