The Lyon College Gospel Choir, under the direction of Barretta Robinson, will present its fall concert, “Thankful for Family and Friends,” on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Sloan Auditorium of Brown Fine Arts Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville.
The concert will feature guest performances by Jackie Cunningham, Kandace Sherman, Nyjel Strickland, Jerry Gavin, Believers Outreach of Batesville, the Newport High School Choir under the direction of Jazmin Selby, and the Westside Elementary School Eagle Choir of Greers Ferry.
The Lyon College Gospel Choir will perform “Bless the Lord With Me,” “Jesus Promised,” “Thank You Lord,” “I Am Blessed,” “The Blood Still Works,” and “Revelation 19:1.” Guest performers will join the Lyon College Gospel Choir to present “Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving.”
The program will include an opening of worship by Pastor Maurice Tatum of Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock. Pastor Timothy Childress of New Testament Church Holiness Ministries in Batesville will present words of inspiration. Choir Director Barretta Robinson will present closing remarks.
The Lyon College Gospel Choir is a vocal ensemble open to students and community members regardless of their faith. The ensemble performs a variety of song forms drawn from the African-American religious tradition, including traditional and contemporary gospel, anthems, and spirituals. Under the direction of Barretta Robinson, the choir is devoted to using its art not only to entertain, but also to worship.
For more information, contact Barretta Robinson at Barretta.Robinson@lyon.edu.
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