Gospel Music Concert and History Event (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2015

Contact:  Robyn Truslow  410-535-0291

 

In partnership with some very talented people, Calvert Library Prince Frederick is offering a special treat for the community on Monday, February 23 at 7pm.  The Brooks United Methodist Men’s Choir and the Gospel Sisters will be lighting up the library with a gospel music performance. Between songs, Guffrie Smith will share a brief history of gospel music and insight into the history of specific pieces.  If you love music, do not miss this event. 

 

One favorite that will definitely be heard is Take My Hand, Precious Lord.  This song, written by Thomas A. Dorsey, has quite a background story rooted in the loss of his wife and infant son and subsequent reflection about obedience to God’s leading.  This song became one of Martin Luther King Jr’s favorites.  King often invited Mahalia Jackson to sing this song during civil rights rallies and Jackson sang it at his funeral.  Other songs to be featured include The Lord's Prayer, I Trust in God, We've Come This Far, Amazing Grace, Bye and Bye, and How I Got Over. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

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