Overview

For over a century, the Spelman College Glee Club has been a beacon of musical excellence and cultural preservation. Since its founding in 1924, the ensemble has enriched campus life, represented Spelman around the world, and inspired generations through powerful, transformative performances. This commemorative photo book brings the glee club's legacy to life by tracing the harmony of its history and the visionary leadership of its directors through archival images, historical context, and personal reflections from alumnae. Amaze and Inspire is more than a tribute to the glee club's past; it is a celebration of a continuing resonance of sisterhood, scholarship, and song that transcends time.

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""My years in the Spelman College Glee Club-under the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Norma Raybon-laid the foundation for everything I do as a musician, leader, and performer. The sisterhood we built through music was just as transformative as the training. This centennial celebration beautifully honors a legacy that continues to shape artists and uplift the world through song."" -Avery*Sunshine, GRAMMY. Award-winning Artist ""Spelman College was such a beautiful part of my journey, and this book is a perfect illustration of the rich legacy of song and sisterhood I found in the glee club."" - Cassi Davis, Actor, House of Payne, The PJs, School Daze ""I can trace a great deal of my artistic passion and work ethic back to the Spelman College Glee Club. This centennial book beautifully honors the shared legacy of excellence, creativity, and sisterhood that helped me become the artist I am today. It's more than history; it's a celebration of our collective voice-past, present, and future-and I'm honored to be a part of it."" - Brittany Inge, Actor, The Ms. Pat Show, Lethal Legacy, Boomerang ""Ah, the Spelman College Glee Club-a place of harmony and honesty, where melodies became memories and voices wove the threads of sisterhood. Under the dynamic guidance of Dr. Norma Raybon, my musicianship blossomed, and bonds of love and dedication took root. Those sacred seasons of song left a delicious mark, echoing through every note of my two decades on Broadway."" - Maia Nkenge Wilson, Broadway performer, The Book of Morman, Waitress, The Color Purple, RENT ""The Spelman College Glee Club shaped not just my voice, but my spirit. This centennial celebration is a powerful tribute to the legacy, sisterhood, and soul that continues to uplift the world."" - Adrienne Walker, Broadway, TV, and Film actor, The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate, Power Book IV: Force

Author Information

Sherrie Gilbert, Ph.D., is an educator, author, and keynote speaker from Columbus, Georgia. Through her work, she is deeply committed to preserving personal and shared stories, culture, and history. As a Spelman College Glee Club alumna, Sherrie has a personal connection to the college's musical legacy.Sherrie earned a BA in English from Spelman College, as well as a MA in Communication and Journalism and a PhD in Adult Education, both from Auburn University. She is the founder and CEO of Prep and Prose, LLC, where she provides author coaching, editing, and copywriting services.Visit prepandprose.com to learn more about author coaching services designed to assist you in preserving your own legacy. Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson, Associate of the American Guild of Organists (AAGO), is Professor Emerita of Music and College Organist at Spelman College and a former Chair of the Department of Music. She holds a Master of Music degree and a Doctor of Music in Piano Performance from Northwestern University and studied at Fisk University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Eastman School of Music. An internationally recognized pianist and organist, she is a member of The International Roster of Steinway Artists and has performed throughout the United States, the Caribbean, South America, and Europe. Kevin Johnson, DMA, is an associate professor of music at Spelman College, where he has been a faculty member since 1999 and serves as director of the renowned Spelman College Glee Club. A respected musician, composer, and clinician, Dr. Johnson has presented choral workshops and master classes throughout the United States and Europe. His compositions have been performed nationally and internationally by church, school, and collegiate ensembles, including notable performances with the Spelman College Glee Club at the White House and abroad. Dr. Johnson is also an active composer for Catholic worship and publishes extensively through his own company, Lion and Lamb Publishing, as well as major music publishers.

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