West Virginia University

Paul Robeson/Mahalia Jackson Choir

Paul Robeson/Mahalia Jackson Choir

Brief History of the Paul Robeson/Mahalia Jackson Choir

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The Paul Robeson/Mahalia Jackson Choir was established in February, 1992 during Black History month at West Virginia University by the Center for Black Culture. It began as a dream of students, faculty, staff and members of the greater Morgantown community to have a structured environment in which a wide variety of programs of cultural diversity could be established for all students. The choir gives students an opportunity to be involved in a rewarding extracurricular activity.

The choir is named in honor of two extraordinary African American talents, Paul Robeson and Mahalia Jackson. Since it’s development by the Center for Black Culture, the “PRMJ Choir” has been supported by many dedicated individuals and local churches. The Paul Robeson/Mahalia Jackson Choir is well received at the University and around the state of West Virginia. In 1992 the acapella choir had eleven members, by 2000 the choir boasted more than 60 students.

If you would like more information on the history of the Paul Robeson/Mahalia Jackson Choir at WVU, or if you would like to know how to book the choir for events please contact the Center for Black Culture or Ms. Jacqueline Dooley.

This year the choir is directed by CBC Graduate Assistant Leonard Jackson

Performance Video

Robeson/Jackson Choir Performance

Rehearsals

Wednesday and Thursday, each week
St. Paul AME Church, 61 Beechurst Ave.
7 – 9 pm

Upcoming Performances

College Gospel Choir Festival
October 27, 6 pm
First Baptist Penn Hills, Pittsburgh

WVU Center for Black Culture Kwanzaa Celebration
December 6, 7:30 pm
ERC Ballrooms, Evansdale

Martin Luther King Commemoration
January 17, 7 pm
TBA

Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast
January 21, 8:00 am
WVU Mountainlair, Ballrooms

St. Paul AME Concert
April 6, 10:00 am
61 Beechurst Ave., Morgantown