| |
|
Title: |
Black History Month 2016 Concert The Shepherd's Singers Hempstead Library Long Island |
|
Sub Title: |
at the Hempstead Public Library in Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island, New York |
|
Date: |
February 27, 2016 |
|
Time: |
3:00 PM
|
|
Location: |
Hempstead Public Library |
|
Street Address: |
115 Nichols Court |
| |
Hempstead, NY 11550 |
|
Description: |
Black History Month 2016 Music Concert The Shepherd's Singers at the Hempstead Public Library in Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
The Hempstead Public Library is honored to present an afternoon concert by The Shepherd's Singers. Come and be uplifted by the joyful sounds of this acclaimed local musical ensemble. This is a free program open to everyone.
The Shepherd's Singers
The Shepherd's Singers began in the early 1990s as a small, a capella men's choir at The Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Lakeview, New York. At that time, the group included Franklin Anderson, Fred Brewington and Jerry Bryant. The group acquired its first female voice when Adrienne Brewington, who was at that time its director, replaced a departed tenor. The group's popularity in the music ministry at Good Shepherd quickly drew its next female voices sopranos Betty Agnew and Ilene Burke. From that point the group prospered.
The Singers have continued to grow and evolve over the years, adding piano, African drums, bass and rhythm guitar and more recently standard drums and saxophone to their unique sound. The group's range of music has been stretched and enhanced with the additions of the voices of Charlene and Tom Berry, Precilla Lockett, Rose Walker, Angela Barrett, Rev. David Henry, Charles Powell, Willie Richardson and Jerry Zackman, as well as the musical talents of Tom, Robert Franklin, Rodney Harrison, Rev. Bob Lepley, Phil Glover, George McKenzie, Jon Lewis and Anibal Plaza. The technical expertise of Leslie Rhodes, Douglass McQuillan and Dwayne Lindsey have enhanced the quality of the diverse musical offerings.
The Singers have ministered at many churches and ecumenical gatherings throughout the New York Metropolitan area and UMC New York Annual Conference. They are, individually and collectively, thankful to God for the gift of music. Now, a multi-denominational Christian Ministry from several churches, The Singers sing for no other reason than the Glory of God.
Hempstead Public Library
The mission of the Hempstead Public Library is to provide an environment and opportunities for learning, recreation and personal growth for all the residents. The Hempstead Public Library is fully accessible to the handicapped. There is free patron parking in the lot behind the Library.
Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15. Long Island Black History Month events honoring and commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other individuals of African descent. |
|
Contact: |
516-481-6990 |
| |  |
| |  |
| |
|
|
|
 |
|
