University of Illinois Black Chorus Records

Overview

Scope and Contents

Biographical Note

Subject Terms

Administrative Information

Detailed Description

Black Sacred Music Symposium

Music

Administrative Records

Black Chorus Performances



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Finding Aid for University of Illinois Black Chorus Records, ca. 1917-2023 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

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Collection Overview

Title: University of Illinois Black Chorus Records, ca. 1917-2023Add to your cart.

ID: 12/5/88

Primary Creator: Black Chorus (1968-)

Extent: 2.75 cubic feet

Arrangement: Organized in four series: Series 1: Black Sacred Music Symposium, ca. 1991-2019; Series 2: Music, ca. 1917-2011; Series 3: Administrative Records, ca. 1981-2014; Series 4: Black Chorus Performances, ca. 1984-2023. Each series is arranged chronologically.

Date Acquired: 12/15/2023

Subjects: Choirs, Music, Vocal music

Languages: English, German, Italian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Consists of music, administrative records, programs, posters, awards, and photographs documenting the activities of the Black Chorus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Biographical Note

Founded in 1968, the Black Chorus is a mixed chorus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Originally organized by four students and later sponsored by the African-American Cultural program and School of Music Choral Division, the mission of the Black Chorus is to promote African-American musical expression. To fulfill this mission, they maintain an active performance schedule, both on and off campus. They also host the Black Sacred Music Symposium biennially at UIUC, a conference dedicated to the study and performance of Black sacred music traditions. 

In addition to performing at various colleges and universities throughout the country, the Black Chorus has performed at the National Black Gospel College Choir Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia; they have performed with the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra and as special guests at an Orchestra Hall concert in Chicago. They perform the music of Black Americans, including Negro spirituals, anthems, formal music, traditional and contemporary gospel, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Dr. Ollie Watts Davis has been the conductor of the Black Chorus since 1981.

Subject/Index Terms

Choirs
Music
Vocal music

Administrative Information

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Acquisition Source: Ollie Watts Davis

Acquisition Method: Transfer


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[Series 1: Black Sacred Music Symposium, ca. 1991-2019],
[Series 2: Music, ca. 1917-2011],
[Series 3: Administrative Records, ca. 1981-2014],
[Series 4: Black Chorus Performances, ca. 1984-2023],
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Series 4: Black Chorus Performances, ca. 1984-2023Add to your cart.
Consists of programs, posters, brochures, newsclippings, and photographs from performances by the Black Chorus from circa 1984 to 2023.
Box 2Add to your cart.
Folder 30: Black Chorus Performance Programs, ca. 1984-2018Add to your cart.
Folder 31: Annual Fall Concert Programs, 1985-2023Add to your cart.
Folder 32: Atlanta Itinerary, 1987Add to your cart.
Folder 33: Black Chorus Newsclippings, ca. 1990-2000Add to your cart.
Folder 34: Mom's Day Concert Programs, 2000-2018Add to your cart.
Folder 35: Annual Fall Concert DVDs, 2004-2007Add to your cart.
Folder 36: Mom's Day Concert DVDs, 2005-2007Add to your cart.
Folder 37: Black Chorus Ruby Anniversary, 2008Add to your cart.
Folder 38: Black Alumni Reunion, ca. 2008-2010Add to your cart.
Folder 39: MLK Celebration Programs, 2008-2015Add to your cart.
Folder 40: CIC Academic Conference Program & Music, 2010Add to your cart.
Folder 41: Carol Concert Programs, 2010-2017Add to your cart.
Folder 42: Winter Tour Programs, 2015-2016Add to your cart.
Folder 43: Black Chorus at Illinois Summer Youth Music, 2017-2018Add to your cart.
Folder 44: Black Chorus Recording Programs, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 45: Black Chorus Photographs, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 46: Event Photographs & Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 47: Illini Union Event Photographs & Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 48: Photographs, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 49: Negatives of a Performance, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 50: Negatives of a Performance, undatedAdd to your cart.
Box 3Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Black Chorus Performance Posters, 1990-2002Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Black Chorus Newsclippings, 1992-2009Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Black Chorus Performance Posters, 2003-2016Add to your cart.
Oversize Portfolio Box 3Add to your cart.
Oversize Portfolio Case 1: Black Chorus Posters, undatedAdd to your cart.

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