Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm
Reporter – News Analyst
April 17, 2016 2:56 p.m.
Macedonia AME Church, 202 S. 9th Street in Fernandina Beach, will host another performance of the renowned Edward Waters College Choir at 4:00 p.m., Saturday April 23, 2016. Tcikets may be purchased for $25 at the door or in advance for $20 by calling (904) 261-8848 in Fernandina Beach or (904) 655-8532 in Jacksonville.
Constantly in demand, the choir has toured extensively throughout Florida, the United States, Canada and the Bahamas. Each year the choir performs at area schools and embarks upon regional and national tours with concert appearances inclusive of the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The choir also proudly participates in the annual Jacksonville super viewing party for UNCF’s An Evening of Stars, and EWC’s Annual Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, where they have shared the stage with renowned musical artists such as Stephanie Mills, Nancy Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Dottie Peoples, Al Jarreau, and others.
As the primary ambassadors of Edward Waters College, the EWC Concert Choir entertains and ministers at the highest level of excellence. Through its performances, the choir promotes and fosters an understanding of African-American heritage and displays a well-rounded knowledge and appreciation for the music of Western Europe to audiences near and far. Now, under the direction of Director Barbara McNeely-Bouie, the choir continues its legacy of captivating crowds by artfully and skillfully performing musical selections that transcend across generations and delight the soul.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord – Psalm 100:1