Gospel Choir Multicultural Celebration Set for Feb. 16

02/12/2019 

Musical and dance performances by members of the SUNY Cortland community will highlight the 2019 Gospel Choir Annual Multicultural Celebration, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 16.

The event begins at 4 p.m. in the Old Main Brown Auditorium.

Tickets cost $2 for students and $5 general admission and may be purchased at the door.

The SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir will sing two selections: “All of my help” by Hezekiah Walker and “Awesome God” by Youthful Praise.

Other performances will be by the Rock, Jazz and Blues Ensemble, Pyrodynasty Step Team, Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc., Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Sorority Inc., Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Diversity Rhythm and Movement Association (DRAMA), Keonna Grayoutlaw, Jason-Jorge Powell, Alice Lou and Jordan Pedroza.

The celebration is sponsored by the Gospel Choir and the Africana Studies Department. The event also is supported by the student activity fee.

The event continues the College’s Black History Month, which is co-sponsored by the President’s Office; Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office; the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs’ Office; the Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies; the Vice President for Student Affairs’ Office; the Multicultural Life and Diversity Office; the Dean of Arts and Sciences’ Office and the Political Science Department

Individuals are welcome to make a donation to the College’s Gospel Choir if they cannot attend the event.

For more information, contact Seth Asumah or Lima Stafford