February 13, 2013
After thrilling our audience last season, the American Spiritual Ensemble returns to the stage at Curfman Hall for an encore performance. Comprised of some of the finest classically trained singers in the United States, the ASE continues its mission of keeping the American Negro spiritual alive. Since its inception by Dr. Everett McCorvey in 1995, the vocalists have dazzled audiences around the world with their dynamic repertoire ranging from spirituals to classical to jazz and Broadway numbers. Having performed diverse concerts throughout the United States, Europe and South America the group has toured Spain twelve times presenting more than 100 concerts They are unique in that over 90% of the members are accomplished soloists who have sung in theaters and opera houses world wide, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and abroad in Italy, Germany, Britain, Scotland, Spain and Japan.
Curfman Hall, Covington High School
7:30pm
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“Since 1953 the Alleghany Highlands Arts Council has taken great pride in the performing arts events we present to the residents of this community. The AHAC and its board of directors have built a reputation for commitment to the quality of life in an area already blessed by rich history, majestic natural beauty and friendly, caring people. One might ask what else we really need? The answer is - YOU. So we invite you to join us for this outstanding season. Everyone is welcome to participate because “arts4all” includes YOU.”
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Tammy
Scruggs, Executive Director
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