SU Gospel Choir Spotlight

The Southern University Gospel Choir is compiled of Southern University students who carry hopes and plans with which to bring people together through their music.
“It is our goal to bring people together,” said Gospel Choir Director and Advisor Earnest Bowman Jr.
Music showcases, gospel on the bluff and community outreach are always the group bands together to promote an uplifting campus.
Bowman believes the choir is assisting students with self-expression, and providing a much needed religious outlet.
“Most of them don’t get to attend a church service, so this is a way for them to worship, relax and be uplifted.” said Bowman.
The choir also recognizes the diverse minds and ethnicities of their members and the student body, and includes music they feel will reach the masses.
“We have all denominations in the choir,” said Bowman. “We sing all types of gospel, we aim to inspire.” Bowman finished.
Prior to Bowman’s reign as director and advisor, the choir was under the direction of Reginald Collins, and known as the Interdenominational Choir. Since the resignation of Collins, the choir has been on a hiatus. Despite this, the combined tenacity of Director Bowman and the choir members have kept the choir going strong. Bowman believes more can be done in order to attract more members.
“We can do a whole lot more, especially for students who live away from home,” said Bowman.
The gospel choir is a staple on campus, singing songs of yesterday and today in order to teach strength and soothe the soul.