Singing Appalachian Gospel Songs with Julia Purcell
In this class we will learn and sing Appalachian Spirituals/Southern Gospel songs. The focus of this class will be on communal, joyous, a capella singing. Classes will consist of vocal warm-ups, vocal instruction, listening to recordings, learning melodies and harmonies, small & large ensemble singing. Over the 8 weeks, students will learn 8 songs.
song list:
Bright Morning Star
I’ve Been Listening All the Night Long
Turtle Dove
Farther Along
Climbing High Mountains
Blessed Quietness
Wondrous Love
Lord I Want More Religion
Time Has Made a Change in Me
Been in the Storm So Long
There are Angels Hovering ‘Round
Talk About Suffering
Down to the Valley to Pray
Green Pastures
Farther Along
Wayfaring Stranger
By the Mark
A Few More Years
Over in the Glory land
River of Jordan
This class is designed for those who have previous experience singing and are comfortable singing in a small group, dyads, and sometimes solo.
This is an adult class open to students aged 15 and up. All genders welcome.