André Thomas is an international icon of choral conducting and a distinguished expert in the music of the African diaspora. His enlightening program is a curated survey of African-American choral music from spirituals to the Harlem Renaissance through today. Immerse yourself in this vital tradition and sing music of compassion, joy, and freedom by William Dawson, Moses Hogan, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Rosephanye Powell, and more. Our four days at Tanglewood conclude with an inspiring final concert at historic Ozawa Hall.
I Hear America Singing: André Thomas
Sorida: Rosephanye Powell
The Drinking Gourd: arr. André Thomas
Eziekel Saw the Wheel: William Dawson
We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace: arr. Moses Hogan
Ride On King Jesus: arr. Moses Hogan
To Sit and Dream: Rosephanye Powell
In Time of Silver Rain: André Thomas
St. Francis’ Prayer: Margaret Bonds
Praise The Lord: Florence Price
Veni Sancte Spiritus: Zanaida Stewart Robles
I Am Love: Christopher Harris
Come and Go To That Land: arr. Brandon Boyd
All selections sung in English, except the Robles, which has some sections in Latin.
André Thomas is an international icon of choral conducting and a distinguished expert in the music of the African diaspora. His enlightening program is a curated survey of African-American choral music from spirituals to the Harlem Renaissance through today. Immerse yourself in this vital tradition and sing music of compassion, joy, and freedom by William Dawson, Moses Hogan, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Rosephanye Powell, and more. Our four days at Tanglewood conclude with an inspiring final concert at historic Ozawa Hall.
Read Full BioYour tuition includes a welcome reception, catered lunch each day, practice audio files (sent in March), rehearsals and sectionals with professional faculty, and a fully produced concert in an excellent venue.
Housing for this event is on your own. BCI will provide access to reserved room blocks at several local hotels and motels, or you may choose your own lodging option.
A catered lunch on campus is included with your tuition each day along with a festive welcoming reception. Evenings will be on your own with optional opportunities to dine and socialize together and explore Berkshire County. For lunches, vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options are available by request.
This venue requires a light amount of walking. Walking distances between parking and venues are approximately. 0.2 mile on paved pathways, one with a gentle incline. Buildings meet ADA accessibility standards.
Travel to Lenox is not included. The Berkshires can be reached by both Albany International Airport or Hartford’s Bradley International. A car or arrangements to carpool with other singers is strongly suggested for this program as taxis and rideshares are mostly unavailable in The Berkshires.
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We will rehearse at Tanglewood’s Linde Center for Music and Learning with a concert at famed Ozawa Hall in Lenox, MA.
