In the Sanctuary Symposium
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Program
Welcome: Martin Jean, director, Yale Institute of Sacred Music
Introduction: Braxton D. Shelley, director, Interdisciplinary Program in Music and the Black Church
Invocation: Rev. Philippe Andal
“Give Me A Clean Heart” (Margaret Douroux): Min. Avis Graves and ensemble
The Spiritual and Black Sacred Music: Dr. Louise Toppin
“Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” (Jennie Wilson/F.L. Eiland): Congregation
Hymnody in the Black Church: Dr. W. James Abbington
“Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee” (Charles Wesley/Hugh Wilson): Charletta Hines
The Practical Theology of Praise and Worship: Rev. Dr. Rodney Teal
“Total Praise” (Richard Smallwood): Congregation
—Break—
Gospel’s “Platinum Age” : Rev. Dr. Charisse Barron
“He’s Able” (Deitrick Haddon): Rev. Rylan Harris and ensemble
The Musicality of Black Preaching: Rev. Dr. Luke Powery
“Marvelous” (Walter Hawkins): Dr. Preston Wilson and ensemble
Symposium Sermon: Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate, Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Read more about Bishop Moore’s remarks.
Remarks: Braxton D. Shelley
Benediction: Gregory E. Sterling, Dean of Yale Divinity School
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (Roberta Martin): Congregation