Thomas A. Dorsey News

A master interpreter of a variety of genres, Don Byron has worked in an astounding range of musical contexts. His latest project, the Don Byron New Gospel Quintet, is informed by Byron's in-depth studies of gospel music, particularly the songs of Thomas A. Dorsey. In his words: "I am combining my own compositions with traditional Gospel pieces in a way I have not attempted before." The result is a joyous, profound, and affecting musical experience.

VY HIGGINSEN'S GOSPEL FOR TEENS, recently profiled on CBS' "60 Minutes," will be holding auditions for new students next month at The Mama Foundation for the Arts, located at 149 West 126th Street in Manhattan. Auditions for this acclaimed, no-cost music program will take place on Saturday, February 18th from 1 - 3 p.m. and Friday, February 24th from 6 - 8 p.m.

Kean Stage will present Jubilation, an uplifting performance of Gospel choir music under the direction of Reverend Stefani R. Minatee on Sunday, January 15 at 4:00 pm in Kean University's Wilkins Theatre. Jubilation is an aggregation of culturally diverse singers, founded in 1998.

Kean Stage presents Jubilation, an uplifting performance of Gospel choir music under the direction of Reverend Stefani R. Minatee on Sunday, January 15 at 4:00pm in Kean University's Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall.

VY HIGGINSEN'S GOSPEL FOR TEENS, recently profiled on CBS' "60 Minutes," will be holding auditions for new students next month at The Mama Foundation for the Arts, located at 149 West 126th Street in Manhattan. Auditions for this acclaimed, no-cost music program will take place on Saturday, February 18th from 1 - 3 p.m. and Friday, February 24th from 6 - 8 p.m.

Kean Stage presents Jubilation, an uplifting performance of Gospel choir music under the direction of Reverend Stefani R. Minatee on Sunday, January 15 at 4:00pm in Kean University's Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall.

Kean Stage will present Jubilation, an uplifting performance of Gospel choir music under the direction of Reverend Stefani R. Minatee on Sunday, January 15 at 4:00 pm in Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre. Jubilation is an aggregation of culturally diverse singers, founded in 1998.

VY HIGGINSEN'S GOSPEL FOR TEENS: A HARLEM HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT, featuring both gospel standards and Christmas carols, will take place at The Dempsey Theater, located at 127 West 127th Street (between Lenox and 7th Aves) on Friday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 212- 868-4444 or online at www.smarttix.com.

VY HIGGINSEN'S GOSPEL FOR TEENS: A HARLEM HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT, featuring both gospel standards and Christmas carols, will take place at The Dempsey Theater, located at 127 West 127th Street (between Lenox and 7th Aves) on Friday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 212- 868-4444 or online at www.smarttix.com.

The 17th annual Summer Festival of Sacred Music continues on Sunday, July 31, at 11 am with a service to honor our black musical heritage. St. Bartholomew's Choir and percussionists will be conducted by William K. Trafka.

The 41st edition of one of the longest-running, free, outdoor festivals in the U.S.-Lincoln Center Out of Doors-opens on Wednesday, July 27 with two premieres that are a study in contrasts.

The 41st edition of one of the longest-running, free, outdoor festivals in the U.S.-Lincoln Center Out of Doors-opens on Wednesday, July 27 with two premieres that are a study in contrasts.

The 17th annual Summer Festival of Sacred Music continues on Sunday, July 31, at 11 am with a service to honor our black musical heritage. St. Bartholomew's Choir and percussionists will be conducted by William K. Trafka.

April at The Metropolitan Room

April at The Metropolitan Room

In recognition of Independence Day weekend, the free Summer Festival of Sacred Music at St. Bartholomew's continues with music by great American composers on Sunday, July 4 at 11 am.

In recognition of Independence Day weekend, the free Summer Festival of Sacred Music at St. Bartholomew's continues with music by great American composers on Sunday, July 4 at 11 am.