Sherman United Methodist Church Celebrates Centennial with Fisk University Choir Concert

Sherman United Methodist Church Celebrates Centennial with Fisk University Choir Concert

On Friday, October 21 SUMC will once again host the Fisk University  Choir. This year's concert will be part of the Church's Centennial  celebration, which commemorates the founding of the church in 1922.  Proceeds from the event will benefit Fisk University.

The Fisk University Choir, originally known as the Mozart Society,  was established in 1879 by Adam K. Spence, first principal of the Fisk  School. The purpose of the ensemble was to assist the Fisk University  Jubilee Singers during their heavy touring season. Today, under the  leadership of Music Director Dr. Christopher Duke, the Fisk University  Choir remains the oldest college choir in the state of Tennessee and  continues its legacy of fine music.

Dr. Christopher A. Duke is a 1991 Fisk graduate with a Bachelor of  Science degree in Music Education. He earned a Master of Science degree  in Music Education from Tennessee State University, where he also earned  the Doctor of Education degree in School Supervision and Administration  of Higher Education. During Dr. Duke’s tenure as Director, the Fisk  University Choir has performed throughout the country and in various  radio and television appearances. Dr. Duke is also the Director of  Campus Services at Fisk, which includes oversight of Housing and  Residence Life, Dining Services, the Campus Health Clinic, and the  Counseling Center. Dr. Duke is also an Adjunct Professor of Music in the  Department.

We hope that you will join us for this special event!