University Gospel Choir Concert 11/14

On Wednesday November 14, I had the privilege of watching the 1st University Gospel Choir Concert for free at Hertz Hall. It was a part of the free noon concert series that the Music Department offers, and what a treat it was. The acoustics of the auditorium itself helped resonate the singers voices and the accompanying electric guitar, drums, keyboard, and piano made the show all the more worthwhile. I had heard that the selection of songs was picked in such a manner that did not emphasize a particular religious background because the choir was supposed to appeal to audiences of all religious backgrounds. However, since gospel has its roots in the African American Christian community, it was hard to deny its origin. Nevertheless, I thought that all people who attended most likely enjoyed the lively music and singing, no matter what their spiritual background.