MEDIA CONTACT: Department of Music (585) 275-2828 or Helene Snihur hsnihur@rochester.edu
585.275.7800

November 2, 2005

30th Annual Gospel Night Concert, presented by the University of Rochester Gospel Choir

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the Interfaith Chapel on the University of Rochester's River Campus

ADMISSION: $5 for general public, $3 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for families of three or more
Note: Parking is available on University lots after 7 p.m. weeknights.

The University of Rochester Gospel Choir will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in Interfaith Chapel on the University's River Campus.

This year, the gospel choir is celebrating its 30th anniversary under the musical direction of Alvin Parris III. In addition to the Gospel Choir, the concert will feature the brother-and-sister performing duo of Kenneth and Krystal Simpson and the R.A. McGill Gospel Ensemble from New Life Fellowship Church. The program will feature traditional and contemporary gospel music.

Admission is $5 for general public, $3 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for families of three or more. For more information, contact the Department of Music at (585) 275-2828.

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