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2011 Performances IncludeAtlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Nashville, TN

Orlando, FL

West Palm Beach, FL

FISK UNIVERSITY CHOIR 

Director,

Dr. Christopher A. Duke

 Fisk University

Cultivating Scholars &

Leaders One by One 

Contact Information:

 Dr. C.A. Duke, Director 

cduke@fisk.edu

615-329-8597 

FISK FACTS

U.S. News & World Report recently

moved Fisk to rank 118 and into tier

one in its 2008 rankings of 266 Amer-

ican liberal arts institutions.

Fisk ranks in the top 23% of all

institutions in the United States

receiving federal science and

engineering research funds.

Fisk ranks in the top fifty

baccalaureate institutions in

producing African-American science

and engineering doctoral degree

recipients.

Fisk is ranked 1st among moderately

selective colleges when it comes to

graduated low-income students.

For statistical sources please visit

www.fisk.edu

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BIOGRAPHY OF THE DIRECTORDr. Christopher A. Duke is a 1991 Fisk

graduate with a Bachelor of Science

degree in Music Education. Dr. Duke

earned a Master of Science degree in

Music Education from Tennessee State

University, where he also earned the

Doctor of Education degree in School

Supervision and Administration of 

Higher Education. During Dr. Duke’s

tenure as Director, the Fisk University

Choir has performed throughout the

country and in various radio and

television appearances. Dr. Duke is also

the Director of Campus Services at Fisk,

which includes oversight of Housing and

Residence Life, Dining Services, the

Campus Health Clinic, and the

Counseling Center. Dr. Duke is also an

  Adjunct Professor of Music in the

Department of Music at Fisk

University.

HISTORY OF THE FISK

UNIVERSITY CHOIR

THE FISK UNIVERSITY CHOIR,

originally known as the Mozart

Society, was established in 1879

by Adam K. Spence, first

principal of the Fisk School.The purpose of the ensemble

was to assist the Jubilee Singers

during their heavy touring

season. Today, under the

leadership of Music Director Dr.

Christopher Duke, the Fisk

University Choir remains the

oldest college choir in the stateof Tennessee and strives to

continue its legacy of fine music.

TOUR CHAPERONES

Marcellus Brooks, ‘64 

Professor of Spanish,

Department of Foreign Language

Ms. Yolanda Cato

Director, Jubilee Hall 

SPRING 2011

CONCERT

MUSIC

Sing unto the Lord…………….…..Bishop Paul Morton 

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name…....Tom Fettke 

If I Can Help Somebody…………...…..Lucy Campbell 

De`Andre Jones, Tenor

Ride the Chariot……..….……….Arr. Wm Henry Smith  

Eric Copeland, Tenor

Oh Give Thanks…….….…..………….Hezekiah Walker 

Set the Atmosphere……….…..……………….Curt Carr 

LaRodney Carter, Darrin Sims

Give Me Jesus………………....……………John Work lll 

Men`s Group

Trust in the Lord……………....…….Gale Jones Murphy 

Kristina Peterson, Soprano  

INTERMISSION 

I Will Bless the Lord……..….….….……….Byron Cage 

God Restores…………….…....……Dr. Wayne Buckner 

Run Lil Chillun!!!.................................Hall Johnson

Kenneth Taylor, Tenor

Oh Glory! ………….………..……..Arr. Joseph Joubert 

Tramaine Parker, Soprano

Done Made My Vow to the Lord…...Nolan Williams Jr. 

The Prayer of Restoration……….…..……..Medley Arr.Women`s Group

Hold to God`s Unchanging Hand…..…....…James Hall 

CHOIR OFFICERS

Choir President -

Chelsea Joi Sturghill, ‘12 

CHOIR STAFF

Choir Director - Dr. Christopher A. Duke

 Asst. Choir Director - Ms. Yolanda Cato