#001-06
January 5, 2006
Media Contacts: Phone:
Judy Campbell 410-293-2292
Deborah Goode
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GOSPEL CHOIR ANNOUNCES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. TOUR SCHEDULE
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006:
USNA Gospel Choir performs at 1 p.m.
Ms. Rita Samuels, Civil Rights Activist and Founder & CEO of the Georgia Coalition of Black Women, Inc. will be the guest speaker at this event.
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site
Ebenezer Baptist Church
449 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312-1503
404-688-7263
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006:
10 a.m. Church Service featuring USNA Gospel Choir
Divine Faith Ministries International
9800 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Phone: 770-603-0075
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006:
USNA Gospel Choir MLK Concert at noon
Wren High School
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
Phone: 864- 850-5905
Chartered in 1985, the United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir is an upbeat gospel, inspirational musical ensemble. The common bond among midshipmen of this group is their anointed voices, musical talents, and passion to through song.
The choir travels to a myriad of high schools and professional, cultural, and religious venues across the United States.
The choir is under the direction of Dr. Joyce Garrett of Kinston, N.C. Garrett directs the choir through a diverse repertoire of gospel music ranging from traditional hymns and spirituals to contemporary rhythms.
Under her direction since 1990, the choir has received recognition throughout the country for excellence in singing.
For information concerning the USNA Gospel Choir, please contact Naval Academy Music Department Coordinator, Stephanie Woodall at woodall@usna.edu or 410-293-2439. Find out more about the Naval Academy Gospel Choir at www.usna.edu/GospelChoir.
For the concerts in Georgia contact LT John Chavous if you have specific questions.
He can be reached at 410-320-5839 Ext. 155 or chavous@usna.edu.
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