With in sync movements and intangible anointing, a choir included among the best of choirs is the Southern University Interdenominational Gospel Choir. African-American gospel choirs are found on many college and universities’ campuses in the country.
On historically black campuses, the gospel choir reinforces an appreciation of the strength and spiritual growth found in the black church. That is also a fact with The Southern University Interdenominational Gospel Choir.
The qualifications for being a member of the choir are that you have to be enrolled at Southern, you must be available for rehearsals, be willing to accept the principles of the Christian faith, abide by the rules of Christian behavior and maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0.
There are no barriers against any denomination. All are welcome.
Some of the goals for the choir are to promote the cause of Christ on campus, to help members grow in grace and knowledge, and to sing songs of evangelistic outreach and to help students come to Christ. There are also goals for each choir member.
According to Kathleen Jones, a senior rehabilitation services major from Mamou, students have to study the Bible in order to get a better appreciation of being a Christian and understand the meaning of the songs rendered. You also have to live the life depicted in the singing and be a good role model on campus.
“I feel like the goals make us better choir members,” Johnese said.
The choir participates in many events. They recently performed with Alcorn University’s gospel choir and they perform at different churches regularly.
They recently performed with Southern University’s marching band during the halftime show of Southern’s football game against Allen University.
This spirit filled gospel choir of Southern University is under the direction of none other than Reginald K. Collins, the founder and director.
“He is a hardworking and spiritual man,” Johnese said.
