Florida Avenue Baptist Church invites community participation in its Centennial Heritage Choral Workshop, April 27-29, with the distinguished, composer, arranger, conductor, Roland Carter. The workshop focuses on and explores the nuance of the Negro Spiritual through choral music.
Roland Carter is the Ruth S. Holmberg UC Foundation Professor of American Music in the Department of Music at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. His accomplishments as a leading figure in choral arts include concerts with major choruses and orchestras in prestigious venues nationwide as well as lectures, workshops, and master classes. He is also the founder and CEO of MAR-VEL, a publishing company specializing in music and traditions of African American composers.
This event is part of Florida Avenue Baptist Church’s celebration of 100 years as a vibrant, vital, joyful, and challenging congregation making a difference in the lives of people, the community, and the world. Located in the LeDroit community in Washington, DC, the church is proud of its commitment of continued service to the LeDroit and Washington community. Florida Avenue Baptist Church is equally proud of its rich musical heritage that reflects a commitment to preserving the traditions of African American Christian music.
Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue, NW Washington, DC. To request additional information please go to: www.flavbc.org or call the Church Office at (202) 667-3409