Muhlenberg's annual Gospel Weekend
Muhlenberg College celebrates a decade of gospel tradition with its 10th Gospel Workshop Weekend Saturday and Sunday.
The main event of the weekend is the free Gospel Choir concert, which will take place in the College's Egner Chapel, 2400 W. Chew St., Allentown, at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The concert will be performed under the direction of guest musician Edward "Chief" Menifee, a musician at Morehouse College Chapel in Atlanta. The Gospel Choir is directed by Eric Thompson, assistant director of admission at Muhlenberg, who has been involved with the choir since its founding.
Other events throughout the weekend include open rehearsals from 4-6 and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a break) on Saturday.
Rejoice, the Muhlenberg College Gospel Choir, is a spirit-filled musical ensemble. including students from various places, races and creeds, the Gospel Choir is reflective of the diverse interests and ethnicities within the Muhlenberg College community.