The women from the historically Black liberal arts college in Atlanta will perform at two Catholic parishes in the Chicago area over the weekend.
"The Glee Club are the ambassadors for the college," said club director Dr. Kevin Johnson.
The renowned choral group carries quite the legacy, having performed for President Barack Obama in 2016, and taken the stage with the likes of the Dance Theater of Harlem, Aretha Franklin, Kathleen Battle, and Stevie Wonder. "It's something that we carry, treasure, put on display, and we push its boundaries, because we're a forward-looking ensemble as it relates to singing," Johnson said.
"Our motto is to amaze and inspire, and we do just that in my opinion. We don't all major in music, so us sharing a common goal and a common passion for music is really truly inspiring," said Spelman senior Hunter Christopher."We look to come to a city with a rich musical history," Johnson said."I teach Survey of African American Music, so I know about the Great Migration, when negroes came.
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