Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir – A Walk Through Black Gospel Music

About This Show
Under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Terrance Kelly, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir presents a captivating musical revue in celebration of Black History Month. From heartfelt Negro spirituals performed with an authenticity not often found outside of the South, to energetic and upbeat contemporary gospel, the show also offers historical context for each piece throughout and is sure to uplift and inspire an audience of all ages.

Voted “Best Community or Church Choir” by the Bay Area Gospel Music Awards in 2019, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir inspires joy and unity among all people through Black Gospel and Spiritual Music traditions. OIGC sees a world where all people—regardless of social biases—will tap into their own power of spirit and joy, be comfortable with each others’ differences, and celebrate those differences in harmony.

[Quote]
“If this choir is my way of demonstrating what this country should look like, then I’ll stay in it as long as I have a voice to sing.”
– Sharon Hymes-Offord, Alto

Set List
Ride de Chariot, Negro Spiritual (featured soloist Jennifer Grace)
Done Made My Vow to the Lord, Negro Spiritual (featuring soloist David Cogswell)
Steal Away, Negro Spiritual
Black Church, by Terrance Kelley
Peace Be Still, arr. By Rev. James Cleveland (featuring soloist Rev. Finley)
Oh Happy Day, by Edwin Hawkins (featuring soloist Sharon Hymes-Offord)
My Life, My Love, My All, by Kirk Franklin
Kingdom, by Kirk Franklin (featuring Don Bonner and Maria Long)

(Q&A)

Everybody Dancin,’ by Christopher Lewis

Artist Personnel
Terrance Kelly, artistic director
Tina Bryant, keyboard
Louis Burrell, keyboard
Ryan Mainess, bass
Miles Lathan, drums

OIGC Voices:

Megan Barnett, soprano
Leola Clark, soprano
Jennifer Grace, soprano
Maria Long, soprano
Kellie Morlock, soprano
Cheryl Garner, alto
Elizabeth Colt, alto
Katherina Guido-Respicio, alto
Lindsay K, Elam, alto
Sharon P. Hymes-Offord, alto
Emily Neigel, alto
Cyril Drame, tenor
Daniel Strauss, tenor
Don Bonner, tenor
Lara Hermanson, tenor
Tessa Loehwing, tenor
Erin Murray, tenor
David Cogswell, bass
James Fisher, bass
Jafar Green, bass