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 3: Administrative Records, ca. 1981-2014Add to your cart.
Consists of course syllabi, rosters, financial records, correspondence, meeting minutes, audition cards, and evaluation forms documenting the administrative activities of the Black Chorus from circa 1981 to 2014.
Box 2Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Black Chorus Rosters, ca. 1981-2008Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Black Chorus Meeting Minutes & Notes, ca. 1985-2006Add to your cart.
Folder 20: Black Chorus Correspondence, ca. 1986-2011Add to your cart.
Folder 21: Course Syllabi & Itineraries, 1986-2013Add to your cart.
Folder 22: Financial Records, 1986-2014Add to your cart.
Folder 23: Choir Evaluation Forms, 1989-1990Add to your cart.
Folder 24: Chorus Member Surveys, ca. 1991Add to your cart.
Folder 25: Black Chorus Officer Positions, ca. 1993-1994Add to your cart.
Folder 26: Student Information Sheets, ca. 1993-2014Add to your cart.
Folder 27: Black Chorus Alumni, ca. 2007-2008Add to your cart.
Folder 28: Black Chorus Essays, ca. 2013Add to your cart.
Folder 29: Choral Audition Cards, undatedAdd to your cart.

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