GospelFest 2012 features the Prism of Praise Community Gospel Choir and the Roger Williams University Chorus for performance and workshop

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Roger Williams UniversityDOCS@RWUFeatured News Story The Week at Roger11-7-2012Inaugural GospelFest 2012 Spreads Hope ThroughSongKaleigh WilsonRoger Williams UniversityFollow this and additional works at: https://docs.rwu.edu/weekatroger_featured_newsPart of the Higher Education CommonsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the The Week at Roger at DOCS@RWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in FeaturedNews Story by an authorized administrator of DOCS@RWU. For more information, please contact mwu@rwu.edu.Recommended CitationWilson, Kaleigh, "Inaugural GospelFest 2012 Spreads Hope Through Song" (2012). Featured News Story. 45.https://docs.rwu.edu/weekatroger_featured_news/45 News ArchiveInaugural GospelFest 2012 Spreads HopeThrough SongGospelFest 2012 features the Prism of Praise Community Gospel Choir and theRoger Williams University Chorus for performance and workshopNovember 7, 2012 Kaleigh Wilson '13BRISTOL, R.I. -- As RWU Law Director of Diversity and Outreach Deborah Johnson scrolled throughher emails on Monday morning, she quickly became overwhelmed by the letters of praise shereceived for bringing an inaugural event to campus. One note, she says, captures the entire essenceof the event.“It was extraordinary to see the whole atrium rocking with the passion and energy of the gospelchoir and the RWU chorus,” the message read.An a ernoon full of spirited singing, the  rst-ever GospelFest at RWU began with a workshop,which brought together community members to learn the art of gospel music and practice a songto be performed alongside the Prism of Praise Community Gospel Choir and the Roger WilliamsUniversity Chorus during the evening public performance.“This portion of GospelFest involved experiential learning which there is a big emphasis on here atRWU,” Johnson says.The Prism of Praise Community Gospel Choir became known to members of the Roger WilliamsCommunity a er RWU Law Dean David Logan attended a performance and insisted that their talentsbe heard on campus, Johnson noted. A Christian music group, Prism of Praise prides itself on itsmultiethnicity, recognizing people’s di erences and celebrating diversity. Gospel music’s greatestcontribution to society, according to Prism of Praise music director Michael Évora, is hope.This inaugural event sparked the collaboration of a unique cohort of cosponsors: the Roger WilliamsUniversity School of Law, the RWU Music Department and the University’s Spiritual Life Program.These groups brought together a diverse body of participants uni ed in song to inspire the emotiveand excited audience in Global Heritage Hall. With the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy stillsharp in people’s minds, donations to the Red Cross for relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy werecollected at the conclusion of the event to the impressive tune of more than $550. “It was a magical evening,” Johnson says. Share This: REQUEST INFO VISIT CAMPUS APPLY MAKE A GIFTMap & DirectionsContact UsDirectoryNewsEventsAthleticsrwu.eduUndergraduate SiteGraduate SiteSchool of LawSchool of Continuing Studies    © 2018 Roger Williams University. All rights reserved.GMAIL AT RWU BRIDGES MY RWU IT HELP SITE POLICIES WORK AT RWUOne Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 028091-800-458-7144

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