95th Annual Morehouse - Spelman Christmas Carol Concert - December 15, 2021
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- The 95th Annual Morehouse-Spelman Christmas Carol Concert aired virtually via the Morehouse College website, Facebook, and UA-cam channels on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
This year’s pre-recorded celebration featured favorites like Morehouse’s popular rendition of “Betelehemu” and Spelman’s “We Are Christmas.”
The 95th Annual Christmas Carol Concert was led and arranged by the Colleges' Glee Club directors:
David Morrow, DMA '80
Academic Program Director and Professor of Music, Morehouse College
Kevin Johnson, DMA
Associate Professor of Music, Spelman College
Join our students as they share their musical gift with the worldwide community!
I had the pleasure of attending a Morehouse concert several years ago in San Francisco. What a joy, what a pleasure, what talent. These young men exemplified the best America has to offer.
Congratulations to Spelman and Morehouse College 95 years of great tradition and glorious music. Wishing you 94 more plus years of wonderful great music
68 years of plying the organ. I remember her when I was a student in 1998! Wow.
Steven Coffee • 😳😁 I'm more astounded than you‼️After, serving in the Military ; was a 32 yr. old Morehouse Freshman & member of the Morehouse Glee Club under Dr. Wendell P. Whalum (1931-87). Dr. Johnson was there , then. Dr. David Morrow, was Mr. Morrow, my 24 yr. old piano teacher❗I'm 70 years old. We dedicated that statue, in front of King Chapel ; were taught "Betelehemu" by the great Nigerian artist, Michael Babatunde Olatunji ; and recorded "Peaceful Warrior" with Spelman, jazz great, Dr. Billy Taylor & The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, under Conductor Robert Shaw, commemorating the 1st MLK, Jr. National Holiday 1984. Drs. Johnson & Morrow‼️👍💪💞
I can only say WOW !
This is so refreshing and phenomenol. Impressive discipline and poise . Blessings to the organist, soloists, directors and musicians
I was a Clark College music Major in 1958 and Dr. Johnson was my Counterpoint Class instructor at Spelman. I’ve watched her through the years and I’m still blown away by her endurance, talent and professionalism.
Lovely melodious voices, may Almighty God continue to bless them all.
My first time discovering this amazing Christmas Concert; it shall be my staple. Beautiful and handsome young African Americans talents,I am blessed and humbled to witness such wonderful performance. May God continue to raise you up .
Amen 🙏 🎄🤶🏽
Absolutely beautiful watching my great niece Avery and all of the young women & men perform. Excellent! God Bless them all
To sit in front of the fire and listen to these heavenly voices proclaim God's wonders at this dear and precious time of year is truly a blessed gift. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Bravo! Brava! Simply Beautiful!!! So many colleges are moving away from the choral music repertoire. Thank you for keeping this tradition going and for blessing my soul tonight. What great directors and the organist!!! Brava! Bravo!!!
The organist is amazing!! I had chills during the opening number.
We Are Christmas! Wow, that one got me.
Simply beautiful 🌹. So grateful to be able to listen to these gifted individuals. Praise God 🤣
I never miss the Christmas Concert. The young ladies and young men sing so beautifully. I sang in the Glee Club as a student under Dr James. Dr Johnson was the organist then. I graduated in 1961.
What an amazing concert! I’ve been a choral conductor for over 40 years, and I must tell you how much this concert stands out. It is simply incredible. I’ll be watching for more from you! Thank you for sharing and making this Christmas musically memorable! Blessings!
Well done Morehouse - Spelman! Great vocal control and volume. Excellent sellections. Professional apperance and conduct. I pray the best for all involved and continuation of your Concert in the years to come.
Wonderful! Truly a joy and blessing to listen to such glorious singing! What a day it will be when all God's children gather around the throne and voices are uplifted in harmonious praise.
SCGC for life! My favorite tradition is to watch Christmas carols while i make Christmas dinner
I love this presentation! The music and songs meticulously executed. The students are all beautiful and talented. Well done!!
The sophistication of this Christmas concert is breathtaking! The ladies of Spelman performed a beautiful rendition of All Men Draw Near. Harmony while whistling? A surprising first that made me smile. The Morehouse men's performance of Bethelehema was amazing!! I was working on a Christmas project but found myself moving to the rhythms along with the chorus. WOW! The organist makes this performance so regal! Thank you for bringing this performance to UA-cam...much appreciated!!
Outstanding performance.Very majestic. Love the variation of songs .
Thank you for this performance. It was inspirational in addition to sounding beautiful.
Dr. Johnson is simply fabulous! And, thank you choirs, directors and presidents for this magnificent program.❤🎶 Merry Christmas to all, and may God always bless you!😷🕊
The Brightest Light in Our Nation's Darkest Days. Thanks & Love from our Family Merry Christmas 😍!!!
What a Magnificent program! I am now officially in the Spirit for the Holidays. Thank you, Dr. David Morrow, and Dr Kevin Johnson, for preparing these gifted singers, and to the ever wonderful Joyce Johnson, at the organ, and the incredible members of the orchestra! 95 years of such beauty is truly something for which to be grateful. Keep on keeping on, and Merry Christmas to all!
Great job and a special thanks to Dr. Johnson for the many years of service.
Wonderfully uplifting. Thank you so very and may ALMIGHTY GOD continue to bless and empower these students and these great Universities.
VOCALS HARMONIES absolutely magical....the legendary concert performed in a Pandemic My SPELMAN SISTER'S and Morehouse BROTHERS BRAVO ⭐⭐⭐🎉
This is so outstanding and it sets the spirit of Christmas in our homes for remembering the "reason for the season!" You all HBCUs very, very proud! Merry Christmas!!
Thank you for sharing your concert. It was wonderful on a day I felt tired both physically and spiritually. Your students are incredibly gifted, and the music choices were inspiring.
Amazing!!! These talented young musicians are mesmerizing 🤩! Listening to this also makes me reflect on my ancestors ❤. That rendition of "Children Go Where I Send Thee" left me speechless. I couldn't stop clapping👏🏾, moving to the rhythm 💃🏾 and replaying it 🔁! I'm so proud of the students and everyone who played a part in this outstanding 🎼🎶 production❣❣❣
The beauty of Black voices just a beautiful bouquet of our ancestors pride
In a word - "WOW". To quote my wife, who is an accomplished choral singer, "This is a concert I will never forget." Thank you, and looking forward to next year's performance.
Such skilled and talented young people. They have been gifted from the hands and heart of God. I smiled as I listened to your concert and will treasure your performance in my heart. Thank you for sharing the love of God. Rejoicing the Christmas season with you!!!!
This concert has become a staple of my Christmas celebrations. I watch each concert several times each season. Many thanks to the students, the organist, the directors and everyone who makes this wonderful concert a reality every year.
Phenomenal as usual. Glory Be to God.
Thank you Choirs for a beautiful concert. This is so very welcome at a time like this. Peace, Love and Blessings to All.
This was my first time to land on this programme but the music was fit for the day when we are so many on lock down self isolating watching programmes which donnot add value to our Souls at all. thank you very much for the organisers it was wonderful keep the spirit.
Beautiful! Glory to the Newborn King!
Beautifully presented. Thank you for ushering in the real meaning of Christmas ♥️
Falublous organist! Enjoy the views and angles projected of her.
I will sing hallelujah, l will sing oh lord Amen.
"The Spirit of Excellence"!!!
Beautiful tradition. Happy holidays everyone.
"Glory to God" sends a shiver down my spine, what a beautiful concert kings and queens!
Magnificent 🙏🏽Honoring God With Their Gifts 🌹Happy Birthday Jesus ♥️
I'm a Black American who lives in Europe (Paris), and have attended my fair share of very good choir performances in churches here. I've just watched your recorded performance alongside a friend who is a violinist and music professor, and we both agree that your choir is really top notch: professional; world class; in short, excellent. Bravo to you, Morehouse and Spelman College Glee Clubs, Directors Johnson and Morrow, and your vivacious organist, Joyce Johnson. .. and thank you for giving me something to feel so proud about, which emanates from my native country; It's been awhile. PS: I'll be sharing the link with another "Black American in Paris" who happens to be a Morehouse alumnus.
Outstanding... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Excellent production. I am officially now in the Christmas spirit!! Keep up the tradition. We love it.
Beautiful. Enjoyed listening to the beautiful vocals. Many thanks. Merry Christmas and a happy 2022.
Beautiful and Majestic
Glory to God in the highest. This concert is marvelous ! God bless and keep you 😇😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.
I have shared this performance widely with my male and female colleagues on the African continent, as we share this gift of choral singing.
Beautiful definitely will enhance your Christmas spirits. Thanks to pastor Fred Sullivan.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy New Year!
Thank you brother
Merry Christmas.
Absolutely beautiful choirs! BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO. May God continue to bless each of you.
Excellent, Wonderful!!!
God! She played that organ: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen".
Indeed
I just finished reading "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Dubois" by Honore Fanone Jeffers. How serendipitous that I came upon the college that was integral to Jeffer's remarkable novel, playing this stunningly beautiful music on Christmas morning.
Those college students did a very EXCELLENT job. 😌
Stellar!!! Glory! We are Christmas.
Absolutely beautiful !! Thanks for sharing.
This was absolutely beautiful!!!
This College Choir is magnificent! To God be the Glory @ BeBless with His Love and mine and to your family 💘
Absolutely Wonderfully Breathtaking! I am blessed. We are blessed! Praises!🥰
Awesome!! Thank you!! Beautiful!!
Beautiful!I know Ian going to be listening every year.
Congratulations on a very successful concert.
This was incredible amazing job. One of the members if the Morehouse males sent me this and you guys did absolutely phenomenal.
Awesome performance from Spelman and Morehouse Glee Clubs.
Splendid performance
My first time experiencing this Christmas Concert. Beautiful performance, Lovely voices !!!
Outstandingly breathtaking
Excellent Christmas program. Songs I haven't heard since I was in college in Memphis, Tn . Really enjoyed this program.
What beautiful voices! Oh, how I am enjoying listening to these young men and women sing. Very uplifting. Please continue this tradition. Thank you.
I just play this and go about my day. Warms my spirit no matter what is going on. BEAUTIFUL. Thank you ladies and gentlemen.
Thanks for sharing I enjoyed it beautiful voices
What a treat! Excellent concert! Kudos to all involved. I hope this is on UA-cam next year.
Absolutely beautiful , thank you!!!❤
Splemdid, the best Christmas concert I have heard . Bravo to all.
Just BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely breath taking. So elegant and heart warming. This blessed my soul.
These choirs are great and deserve world wide recognition.May God bless you all. To God be the glory!
Beautiful!!!!!!
Simply EXQUISITE!!!👏👏👏👏👏
Greetings from Chicago-South Side, an amazing concert, it brought peace and joy to my Christmas morning.
Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing this ❤
The holiday season is over and I just discovered this phenomenal concert. The optics and sound of it are magnificent. I intend to make it apart of my annual Christmas festivities. I especially enjoyed the rendition of "Mary Had A Baby" at 35:12. This collaborative effort is the embodiment of grace and class. The rich and storied traditions of Morehouse and Spelman are in good hands.
Beautiful!!! Blessings to the wonderful young people, the directors & organist; you all have blessed my Christmas Season. Simply Beautiful!!!
What an outstanding organ performance! 💖🙏💖
Indeed
This was sooo beautiful & well done, 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 well done ✨✨✨ Magnificent All I can do is smile, listen & raise my hand 🙋🏾♀️ to give thanks & praise!!! Thank you, thank ya all 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Angelic..💎 💎 💎 💎 💎...👏 🌹 🏆
wow, such exceptional and beautiful young adults all gifted with beautiful voices. Thank you 😇
So beautiful...thank you for such beautiful music!
This was a really - really good program, and I loved it. I stay with the program to the very end. And that one young man who was directing did a lovely job. The choir was all in tone and no one stepped on each other. I just pray 🙏 that it will be back next year Mary Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year.
Awesome. Absolutely awesome. Thank you!
@58:08 - Oh Po Little Jesus has been one of my fave's ever since I sang in the Glee Club 20+ years ago
BEAUTIFUL 💜
Awesome program! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you, ALL of you!
Simply Beautiful.. Those young women and young men are so sophisticated.. Thank God for you and be blessed
Beautiful
Always a holiday treat. Wonderful.
EXCELLENCE personified
Excellent!
Congrats Spelman & Morehouse on the 95th Annual Christmas Carol Concert. May you continue the success of many more Christmas concerts
Absolutely wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤💯
Beautifully done!!!