First Baptist Church presents ……..
The Community Sings Songs of Triumph and Power!

In this three hour session, participants will experience an exciting and enjoyable exploration of hymns and musical works which will highlight the journey from Palm Sunday to Pentecost Sunday.  The community will also join in this exploration by participating in a vesper worship experience later in the early evening.

All denominations, ages, and levels of experience are welcomed.

First Baptist Church
418 E. Bute Street  Norfolk, VA 23510
Saturday, March 23, 2013
9:30am-12:45pm
(757) 622-6701
  Registration is $25.00 and Click Here to Register

OUR GUEST

Guest Soloist, Dr. Wanda H. Wherry, is a lyric soprano with prodigious skill and technical ability. Her musical experiences have been extensive. After studying with legendary Metropolitan Opera sopranos Camilla Williams and Eileen Farrell, Wanda went on to sing leading roles in the Creation by Franz Joseph Hayden, Messiah by G.F. Handel, Beethoven's Mass in C, Schubert's Mass in G, Dubois' Seven Last Words, as well as solo concert appearances in a number of US cities. She was the winner of several vocal competitions, including the regional winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions, and the National Association of Negro Musicians' National Music Competition. An artist of great versatility, she has also appeared as Aunt Em in the Haymarket Theatre's production of The Wiz.

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Guest Clinician, Dr. James Abbington, is the Executive Editor of the African American Church Music Series at GIA.
He has also authored many successful books including Let Mt.Zion Rejoice and Let the Church Sing On. He brings his passion, energy, and skill to make this a memorable and inspiring event for all. He serves as Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta.

First Baptist Church of Norfolk Worship Ministry
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