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Have Praise Teams Replaced Black Church Choirs?

July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Nathan Glasper directs Calvin University’s gospel choir, an ensemble that started as a club at the institution 38 years ago. When the club started, the university didn’t see gospel music as a tradition that belonged in higher education. Now the ensemble—an official university choir—has over 100 members and is open to students, staff, and alumni. Read more...

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