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HISTORY & TRADITIONS

The Spelman College Glee Club has maintained a reputation for choral excellence since 1925. The organization is open by audition to all students of the Spelman College community. The repertoire consists of sacred and secular choral literature for women’s voices, with a particular focus on traditional spirituals, music by African-American composers, music from many cultures and commissioned works. The Glee Club is the premier performance organization for the College and sings for most campus events such as Founder's Day, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The Glee Club has traveled throughout the United States and performances for a variety of audiences. Our Glee Club spends many hours training and practicing in preparation for each performance and are committed to lifting their voices to encourage others through song and with each performance, audiences are left in awe. The Glee Club recently celebrated the 92nd year of their Annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert. Held with the Morehouse College Glee Club, this concert is featured annually on National Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting during the holiday season. Other major performances include the Annual Spring Tour during the College’s observation of spring break and an Annual Spring Concert at Spelman. Past directors include the late Kemper Harold, Willis Laurence James, Dr. Roland Allison, Aldrich Adkins, Ruth B. Stokes, and Dr. Norma Rabon. Over the years the Glee Club has grown to a membership of 80 phenomenal students. The Glee Club is currently under the direction of Kevin P. Johnson, D.M.A. associate professor of music at Spelman College

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