THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Music presents
“We’ve Come This Far by Faith: 50 Year Celebration Concert: 1973 - 2023”
FSU Gospel Choir
Marques J. Ruff, Director
Friday, October 13, 2023 7:30 p.m. | Opperman Music Hall
Better Hezekiah Walker (b. 1962)
What If God Is Unhappy? Christopher Brinson (b. 1964)
Souled Out Hezekiah Walker
Lily in the Valley John P. Kee (b. 1962)
Revelation 19:1
Stephen Hurd (b. 1968)
It Will Be Alright John P. Kee
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.
Soprano
Jennifer Perez-Aguilar
Shania Castor
Caitlin Gerding
Marli German
Paris Graham
Isabella Pinilla
Ashlynn Pope
Ana Torres
Gospel Choir Personnel
Marques J. Ruff, director
Alto
Kiley Berkery
Samia Driver
Isabella Martinez
Rae Miller
Talia Schatz
Tenor
Dorian Carr
Caroline Keen
Jeremy Moore
Alejo Rodriguez
Shay Wisdom
Jeremy Moore, rehearsal accompanist
Edwin Mompremier, keys
D’Arthur Godwin, drums
Jonathan Lingo, bass