The World House Choir commissioned two African American composers to write short contemporary choral works to complement our upcoming performance of … [Read more...] about Two Newly Commissioned Choral Works to Open “Our Planet – Our Lives”
Director's Blog
“And when there is the possibility of a storm…..”
I will never forget the moment in my life over 25 years ago when I heard Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon introduce the spiritual Wade in the Water. I knew … [Read more...] about “And when there is the possibility of a storm…..”
Bayard Rustin’s Ohio Connections
Bayard Rustin has several interesting connections to this area of Ohio. Rustin attended Wilberforce College in Wilberforce, Ohio, from 1932-1934 … [Read more...] about Bayard Rustin’s Ohio Connections
Getting To Know Bayard Rustin
In early 2016 I was visiting my long-time friend and colleague the composer, arranger and conductor, Steve Milloy. Steve mentioned to me that … [Read more...] about Getting To Know Bayard Rustin
Genesis of a Concert
Ideas for our upcoming concert started percolating early this spring. The World House Choir had commissioned an arrangement of I Stand for You … [Read more...] about Genesis of a Concert