Winston-Salem State University Choir, Alumni Choir, and Friends; Dr. Roland M. Carter, conductor
Date Uploaded
May 11, 2017
Rights
Winston Salem State University Choir
Narrative
The choir is dressed in black (with some female singers wearing burgundy-colored skirts). All members of the congretation stand as the pianist introduces the first strains of the song. Arranger, Roland M. Carter, conducts both the choir and the congregation; on occasion, he also sings, guiding them to the words. The arrangement is one of a call and response, in which the congregation sings the main text and the choir responds with “lift every voice and sing,” then blending to sing together. Carter then indicates that the congregation return to their seats, while the choir continues the song. They sing all three verses. The choir begins the third verse a cappella and is joined later by the pianist. At the conclusion of the song, the congregation/audience stands and applauds.