Fwd: Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir presents "GospelFEST 2023" featuring the PSUNY Jazz Ensemble: Saturday April 22nd @ 5:00pm..

Tue Apr 11 19:35:32 UTC 2023

*PRESS RELEASE*

This year, the scene will be a bit different for the *Plattsburgh State
Gospel Choir’s* *GospelFEST 2023*.  Unlike years past, the Plattsburgh
State Gospel Choir, aka *“Plattsburgh’s best kept Secret”*, will be making
their way off-campus for their annual spring concert. GospelFEST 2023 will
be held at *Plattsburgh House of Prayer* *(PHOP)* on *Saturday, **April 22,
at 5:00pm*. Shortly before the festivities, there will be a *“Choir Meet
and Greet”* from 4:00pm to 4:45pm, as well as musical performances
from the *SUNY
Plattsburgh Jazz Ensemble* directed by *Matt Pray*.  Seats are limited, so
arrive early for preferred seating!  This is a *“Free Will” Concert*!  So,
keep your money at home and take a seat or bring your wallet and stuff the
plate; it’s your choice!

In addition to tunes that many in the region have come to love, such as “My
Help,” “Excellent,” and “Hallelujah You’re Worthy,” there will be a bevy of
new selections like “Shabach,” “There is a King in You,” and “There’s No
Way.” Additionally, GospelFEST 2023 will include performances by the
choir’s *Praise Dancers*, *Praise Team*, *Step Team,* and guest
performances by the *Voices of Faith*.  In addition to our regular soloists
which all of us have come to love and appreciate, some new faces and voices
will grace the stage with their stellar talents, such as SUNY Plattsburgh’s
very own *Dr. Lolita Kincade* as she makes her gospel choir debut singing
“My Help”.  Her powerful-angelic voice is transformative!  We will welcome
back to the stage for the first time since COVID, the PSGC Step Team!
Under the direction of *Jerrique Ortiz*, these student steppers will rock
PHOP with their positive inspirational presentation.

The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir is under the Artistic Directorship of *Dr.
Dexter Criss*. Since taking the reins in 2002, Criss and the Plattsburgh
State Gospel Choir have traveled internationally to *Japan*,* St.
Martin/Maarten, Toronto, Montreal, and Trinidad and Tobago* where they gave
a private performance for *President Anthony Carmona* and staff.
Nationally, they have performed in *Chicago*, Boston, Washington D.C., New
Jersey, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Pa., New York City, Providence, Memphis,
Stuttgart and Little Rock, Ark.  The choir has shared the stage with *Lyle
Lovett*, Darius Brooks, *Myra Flynn*, Daisy Jopling and *Sheila Raye
Charles*, among others. With up to 20 performances a year, the choir
performs on campus, at churches, K-12 schools, music festivals, *U.S.
Naturalization Ceremonies*, workshops, weddings, sport events, memorials,
and community events. Members perform the Plattsburgh Alma Mater and
Star-Spangled Banner regularly at SUNY Plattsburgh commencement programs.

*Andrea Ogle* ’09 serves as Associate Artistic Director and Choreographer;
*Rosinda* *Anthony* ’08 and’11 serves as advisor; *Alexander Malsan* ’13
serves as the choir’s vocal coach. The choir’s student president is *Rhoda
Agyeman* ’23.

*This event is open to the public and is co-sponsored in part by the SUNY
Plattsburgh Department of Music, Dean of Arts and Sciences Office, and the
SUNY Plattsburgh Student Association. To learn more, contact the Gospel
Choir Office at 518-564-2704, or **gospelchoir at plattsburgh.edu*
<gospelchoir at plattsburgh.edu>*, or visit the website at *
*www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org*
<http://www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org/>*, or find us on Facebook at
Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir.*

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*Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir*
Office of the Gospel Choir - 133 Hawkins Hall
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901-2681
*Web Page:  www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org
<http://www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org/>*
*FaceBook:  www.facebook.com/Plattsburgh-State-Gospel-Choir-203944438621/
<http://www.facebook.com/Plattsburgh-State-Gospel-Choir-203944438621/>*
Office Phone:   518-564-2704                 Office Email:
gospelchoir at plattsburgh.edu
*CONCERT TICKET INFO:    www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org
<http://www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org/>*
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FALL BREAK TOUR 2023:    Ottawa, Quebec
*SOULFUL CHRISTMAS 2023:  Sun Dec 3rd  @ 4:00pm*
*COMMON ROOTS 2024:       March 2024*
*DRC/ADR HS Gospel Fest:**  Apr 2024 (Strand Theater)*

JENNIFER MATOTT
Administrative Assistant 1
Music and Theatre
Myers 220/Ward 240
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(o) 518-564-2180 <+1-518-564-2180>
plattsburgh.edu <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/>
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