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Members of the Amani Gospel Singers perform for the first time at the Spirit of IC concert in December 2022. The performance is the group's first appearance since its hiatus in 2018.

Soulful gospel music returns to Ithaca after hiatus

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
The Amani Gospel Singers are back under new leadership — ready to continue the group’s near 40 years of legacy.
Senior Matthew Suffern performs “Glory,” arranged by Michael White ’19, for Ithaca College’s MLK celebration, alongside the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, groups from the college’s School of Music and Maria Ellis-Jordan.

Virtual concert honors civil rights activists

By Grace Azula • February 11, 2021
Messages of joy, resilience and progress were all expressed in the images and videos of the annual MLK Celebration Concert.
Nia Gaines, left, and Bishop Chantal R. Wright, right, performed at the Ithaca College Gospel Music Festival with the Songs of Solomon Academy. Wright was invited to conduct the groups of students that sang during the festival.

Gospel music festival celebrates diversity and community

By Vivian Goldstein, Staff Writer • April 18, 2018
“It doesn’t feel like a concert,” Child said. “It feels like church.”
Black History Month concert engages Ithaca College community

Black History Month concert engages Ithaca College community

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor • March 1, 2017
The African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, the Worlds of Music class and the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers held a concert to highlight African culture.
The performers sing “Go Down Moses,” a well-known Negro spiritual, during their rehearsal on Jan. 23. Performers sport Kente cloths from Ghana, purchased by conductor Baruch Whitehead.

Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers honor African-American culture

By Jake Leary and Kate Nalepinski • February 8, 2017
The name of the group honors longtime Ithaca resident Dorothy Cotton, an outspoken civil rights figure who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
School of Music works on diversifying music selection

School of Music works on diversifying music selection

By Silas White, Staff Writer • March 30, 2016
Despite the tradition of music conservatories focusing primarily on European composers, the Ithaca College School of Music is working to diversify its music selection.

Music professor receives MLK Peacemaker award

January 23, 2014
Baruch Whitehead, associate professor of music education, received the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award on Jan. 18.
Residents watch Ithaca College students perform traditional African dance. Photo Credit - Samantha Underwood

Juvenile voices are HEARD through the arts

By Megan Devlin, Editor in Chief • May 24, 2013
The Human Expression through the Arts: Resident Development Program is a student organization that provides weekly creative arts programming for residents at MacCormick Secure Center to promote healthy self-concepts and coping skills through the creative arts.
Residents watch Ithaca College students perform traditional African dance.

Juvenile voices are HEARD through the arts

By Megan Devlin, Editor in Chief • May 24, 2013
The Human Expression through the Arts: Resident Development Program is a student organization that provides weekly creative arts programming for residents at MacCormick Secure Center to promote healthy self-concepts and coping skills through the creative arts.
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