A three-part gospel celebration, featuring New York’s Sing Harlem choir and celebrating the cultural impact of gospel music, is coming to Foo Foo Fest this fall! WSRE PBS will present the Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration from Friday to Sunday, Nov. 8–10, with three distinct events in downtown Pensacola.
The main event will be a regional gospel music competition from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Pensacola High School auditorium. In addition to featured performances by Sing Harlem, Solomon Bozeman and The Sounds of the Gulf Coast, and the dance troupe Soulful Movement: Spirit of Excellence, local music groups and choirs will sing for top honors. Local groups are encouraged to sign up for an opportunity to sing and compete at the event.
Saturday's event will be bookended by a private student workshop at Dixon School of Arts & Sciences on Friday, Nov. 8, and a Sunday gospel brunch on the lawn at Lily Hall on Nov. 10. Wear your Sunday best!
WSRE's Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration is sponsored in part by Foo Foo Fest, Scarlett Magazine, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3 FM/1620 AM, ESPN Pensacola, Cox, Edward Jones I Private Wealth Management John L. Peacock Jr. & Jacey J. Cosentino, Lamar Advertising, Louise & Dr. Brent Videau, Pam & Harry Schwartz, Pensacola Party Bus, Riesberg Institute, Anthophilia Floristry, Blues Angel Music, Equity Project Alliance (EPA), Everyday Nutrition, Jacque Falzone, Karla & Ted Ent, Nan Einhart, Pat Windham, Ruth & Rick Harper, Wine World, Sterling Gilliam, and Pepsi.
Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration
FRI NOV 8 | 4PM–5PM
DIXON SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Mama Foundation for the Arts founder Vy Higginsen and Sing Harlem choir director Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson will conduct a music education workshop for students at Dixon School of Arts & Sciences.
Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration
SAT NOV 9 | 12PM–5PM
PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Music groups are invited to sign up now for the opportunity to perform and compete during the Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition event at Pensacola High School. Sing Harlem will perform!
Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration
SUN NOV 10 | 12PM–2PM
LILY HALL
New York's award-winning Sing Harlem choir will perform for a champagne brunch curated by Brother Fox Executive Chef Darian Hernandez and served, church social style, on the grounds at Lily Hall. Seating is limited. Tickets are $125 per person and on sale now!