The performance by The Fort Valley State University Concert Choir at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was beyond fantastic.
When I arrived at the Millennium Stage the room was already filled will spellbound listeners. It was obvious that the audience was greatly enjoying the music. In addition to a great performance, the Concert Choir also looked very professional in their formal attire and received a standing ovation at the end.
The next morning, the Capitol Area Chapter of the FVSU Alumni Association sponsored the Concert Choir at Potomac Senior High School in Dumfries, Va., about 20 miles outside of Washington, D.C. The Choir arrived at the school at about 6:30 a.m. to perform at an 8:45 a.m. assembly program. This had to be very challenging for the choir; they had to leave their hotel at about 5 a.m. to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
The Fort Valley State University Concert Choir, dressed in blue and gold shirts, astonished the auditorium of 650 students with their performance. They sang a variety of songs, including spirituals and a song translated from Russian. An all-black concert choir is rarely seen in Northern Virginia, which is predominantly white. The Fort Valley State University Concert Choir was an inspiration to the entire student body and a lesson in cultural diversity for the faculty. Several students have already asked if I can bring them back.
The Capitol Area Chapter of the FVSU National Alumni Association gives thanks to Mr. Alvin Tuck and Mr. Kevin Jones for their professionalism and willingness to showcase the FVSU students. They all represented “The Valley” well. Students are now asking about Fort Valley State!
-Written by Warren Hill, president for the Capitol Area Chapter of the FVSU National Alumni Association
When I arrived at the Millennium Stage the room was already filled will spellbound listeners. It was obvious that the audience was greatly enjoying the music. In addition to a great performance, the Concert Choir also looked very professional in their formal attire and received a standing ovation at the end.
The next morning, the Capitol Area Chapter of the FVSU Alumni Association sponsored the Concert Choir at Potomac Senior High School in Dumfries, Va., about 20 miles outside of Washington, D.C. The Choir arrived at the school at about 6:30 a.m. to perform at an 8:45 a.m. assembly program. This had to be very challenging for the choir; they had to leave their hotel at about 5 a.m. to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
The Fort Valley State University Concert Choir, dressed in blue and gold shirts, astonished the auditorium of 650 students with their performance. They sang a variety of songs, including spirituals and a song translated from Russian. An all-black concert choir is rarely seen in Northern Virginia, which is predominantly white. The Fort Valley State University Concert Choir was an inspiration to the entire student body and a lesson in cultural diversity for the faculty. Several students have already asked if I can bring them back.
The Capitol Area Chapter of the FVSU National Alumni Association gives thanks to Mr. Alvin Tuck and Mr. Kevin Jones for their professionalism and willingness to showcase the FVSU students. They all represented “The Valley” well. Students are now asking about Fort Valley State!
-Written by Warren Hill, president for the Capitol Area Chapter of the FVSU National Alumni Association
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