Music at Morehouse: Cultural Healing and Prophetic Witness

A conversation on formation, music, witness, and healing

By:: Danjuma Gibson, David Morrow, Uzee Brown, Jr. and John D. Witvliet
Tags:: african american, choral music, formation
Video: posted on June 15, 2020

Featuring
Dr. Danjuma Gibson, associate professor of pastoral care at Calvin Theological Seminary and alumnus of Morehouse College;
Dr. David Morrow, director of the Morehouse College Glee Club;
Dr. Uzee Brown, chair of the Division of Creative and Performing Arts at Morehouse College; and
Dr. John D. Witvliet, professor of worship at Calvin Theological Seminary.

This conversation was held March 12, 2020, at Calvin Seminary.
Don't miss the closing benediction (at 1:01) "Guide My Feet" sung by the Morehouse Glee Club.

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