THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Music presents
FSU Gospel Choir
Marques J. Ruff, Director
Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:30 p.m. | Opperman Music Hall
PROGRAM
The Lord’s Prayer Freddy Washington, Sr. (b. 1955)
Better Hezekiah Walker (b. 1962) arr. Jason Clayborn
Lily in the Valley William Charles Fry (1837–1882) arr. John P. Kee
Don’t Cry Kirk Franklin (b. 1970)
Souled Out Hezekiah Walker
I Really Love the Lord Jimmy Dowell (1948–2004) arr. Nolan Williams
I Smile Kirk Franklin
Total Praise Richard Smallwood (b. 1948)
To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All…
Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers.
Recording Notice: This performance may be recorded. Please note that members of the audience may at times be included in this process. By attending this performance you consent to have your image or likeness appear in any live or recorded video or other transmission or reproduction made in conjunction to the performance.
Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.
Gospel Choir Personnel
Marques J. Ruff, director
Soprano
Isabella Pinilla
Sara Vanderford
Pamela Dunblazer
Elyssa Beresford
Taryn Williams
Shania Castor
Alto
Allison Crawford
Talia Schatz
Samia Driver
Julia LaPierre
Tenor
Ian Javelosa
Dante’ Latrell Dix
Jackson Roberts
Jeremy Roldan
Instrumentalists
Edwin Mompremier, piano
Jonathan Goodwin, drums
Bass
Dorian Carr
Youry Ulysse
Alejo Rodriguez