Celebrating 40 Years! — Spring Tour 2005 Information

Spring Tour 2005

All performances are free to the public

Friday, March 18
9:30 a.m.
Milford Mills Academy
3800 Washington Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21244

Saturday, March 19
7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20003
phone: 202/543-4200
fax: 202/543-4201

Sunday, March 20
7:00 p.m.
Community Church of
New York
40 East 35th Street
New York, NY 10016
phone: 212/683-4988 x19

In the 1960s, Cindy Woodson, Paula Wooldridge, Rose Wooldridge, Cynthia Green and others came together to develop a common thread and a means of expression for unity. Twenty African American students began a choir with all four sections represented and became known as the Gospel Revelations. The students then recruited Morris Gordon, a local musician, whom they met at church to provide direction. Gospel Revelations continued through the next three decades under the leadership of Morris Gordon, Robert Neal, Danita Bell, Robert Hunter, Bonita Washington-Lacey, Aaron Stevens and Wanda Simpson. For the past 9 years the group has been under the leadership of Shenita Piper, Choral Director and Patrick Piper, Musical Director.

The group that was once 20 voices strong in the 1960s, today has a membership of 175 students, faculty and community voices. The legacy and tradition of diversity continues to be a significant component of the Gospel Revelations experience. The choir has been and continues to be grounded in the tradition of African American Gospel music. Gospel Revelations continues to be a place of spiritual support and discovery for its members. For many of us at Earlham College, Gospel Revelations is one of the best expressions and models of community of which we aspire. A diverse community of mutual respect, care, compassion, learning and fun continues in the tradition of the group.

Today, 40 years later we are excited about celebrating this anniversary and want to express our sincere thanks to each of you for your continuous support. We would also like to give a special thank you to BeBe Winans for joining us during Earlham's Homecoming weekend and making this anniversary one we will never forget!

If you would like to make a donation for the Gospel Revelations' 2005 Spring Tour, please send your contribution to: