Ebenezer Baptist Presents Winston-Salem State University Choir

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Rev. Terron M. Rodgers, M. Divinity—Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church 975 Baker Road, Virginia Beach, VA

Under the Direction of

Maestra D’Walla Simmons Burke Dr. Myron Brown, Accompanist

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Friday, March 6, 2015 | 7:00 pm Maestra

D’Walla Simmons Burke Accompanist

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Musical Prelude Call to Worship Scripture Prayer Welcome

——Featured Guests

Winston-Salem State University Choir Pastor’s Remarks

Rev. Terron M. Rodgers, M. Div Ebenezer Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA

Benediction

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In the year 1859 the first worship service of Ebenezer Baptist Church was held in a log cabin in Princess Anne County (currently Virginia Beach). These early worship services were held for the slaves of the John Cornick Plantation and were led by Rev. Joseph J. Hall, a white schoolmaster, doctor, surveyor and first known worship leader of Ebenezer. Occasionally some of the slave masters and mistresses would attend the church services. The services continued for many years in this manner.

In 1868, Rev. Marshall Land became Ebenezer’s first black minister. The congregation grew and soon the log cabin church became too small and was starting to deteriorate. The members decided to build a frame church. They continued having services in the log cabin while the new church was being built. Upon completion of the second Ebenezer Baptist the log cabin was torn down. The land that Ebenezer now sits was purchased by three trustees of the church. At the time of purchase the land consisted of 1 acre in boundaries. The purchase price was $150 and the deed was recorded September 3, 1883.

As years past and the congregation continued to grow, the church became in need of much repair. It was decided during a church conference to build a third church. This new church would be larger and include a balcony. The cornerstone of the third Ebenezer was laid on July 2, 1894.

Over many years, the church was updated and repairs done. This process continued until the decision was made to construct yet a fourth church. On Easter Sunday, April 14, 1974, Ebenezer Baptist held its last worship service in the third church building. During construction of the new church, services were being held at the Center for Effective Learning. On October 25, 1975 a piece of paper which listed the church leaders, staff and other pertinent papers were placed in the cornerstone of the fourth Ebenezer and sealed. Sunday, November 13, 1975 a dedication service was held. That morning the contractors handed the keys to the new Ebenezer Baptist Church to the Trustees. This is the structure that still stands today.

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Rev. Joseph J, Hall Born 1828 - Died 1889 A preacher of Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He served as schoolmaster, doctor, surveyor and probably one of the first ministers of the plantation chapel for slaves on John Cornick’s property. Rev. Hall also performed marriages for both whites and blacks.

Former Pastors of Ebenezer           

Rev. Marshall Land Rev. F. P. Saunders Rev. G. W. Lomack Rev. George Washington Rev. J. M. Powell Rev. F. W. Williams Rev. A. C. Tillery Rev. D. W. Harris Rev. H. J. Wormly Rev. G. L. Parker Rev. C. K. Jones

Rev. Marshall Land The first black minister of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was born March 18, 1847 in Princess Anne County.

Current Pastor 

Rev. Terron M. Rodgers, M. Div

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WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR MAYOR

March 2015 Winston-Salem State University Chorus Concert Dear Friends: As Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, it is indeed a pleasure for me to extend warm greetings to you on the occasion of the Winston-Salem State University Choir Concert at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and we are so pleased that you have chosen Virginia Beach as the site of your Concert.

As the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stated: “Music is the universal language of mankind”.

Music is also a great unifier, an incredible force that connects each of us. The WSSU Choir has traveled nationally and internationally and has set the standard high and will refresh, renew, and energize us all to be ready and eager to move forward in harmony to perform the Lord’s work.

May the Lord continue to bless you and my best wishes to you all.

Sincerely,

William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor

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Dear Winston Winston--Salem State University Choir, On behalf of this great body of believers, I would like to welcome you to

Ebenezer Baptist Church located in the wonderful resort

city of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

We are excited about your coming here to be a blessing to the youth of not only our church, but the youth of our community where we serve.

We believe that God has called us to be the changing agent in this community and that happens as a result of our kids being exposed to new things that stretch our minds and our thinking beyond where we presently are. You all help us to reach that goal, by allowing God to use your gifts and talents in the genre of music.

We hope that through the hospitality that we extend to you that even though you won’t be in North Carolina, that you feel right at home. Be Blessed and may God continue to use you all in a mighty way.

In His Service,

Pastor Terron M. Rogers, M. Div.

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University Choir The Winston-Salem State University Choir is one of the oldest student organizations on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. There is evidence to prove that the institution of the choir predates the Department of Music, of which it is now a part. The University Choir is now under the leadership and baton of Maestra D'Walla Simmons Burke.

This University Choir has performed commissioned works, such as On Imagination and I Too (Undine Smith Moore), Recent Reflections on Deep River (Michael Williams), Come Sunday (arr. S. Van Dixon), Hold On and Oh, What a Beautiful City (arr. Stacey Gibbs), to name a few. Under the leadership of Maestra Simmons Burke, the Winston-Salem State University Choir has traveled nationally and internationally (i.e. Nassau, Bahamas, Prague, and South Africa) recording and performing with major symphony orchestras such as the WinstonSalem Symphony Orchestra, Gateways Festival Orchestra, D'Vorak Symphony Orchestra, and the New England Symphony Orchestra when major works are programmed (Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, Fauré’s Requiem, Hadyn’s Creation, and Rossini’s Stabat Mater).

Currently, the Winston-Salem State University Choir has recorded 7 compact disks under Maestra Simmons Burke’s leadership (Joy to the World, In Silent Night, I Wanna Be Ready, Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing, Hold Fast To Dreams, Somewhere Far Away, The Legacy Continues: 20th Anniversary Celebration of D'Walla Simmons Burke) with one of them (Somewhere Far Away recorded in Prague, Czech Republic) published by major recording label, Albany Records, and nominated in 5 categories of the classical genre for a Grammy (2010).

This choir has performed for several major music conferences as the featured guest and has also performed on many national stages such as Carnegie Hall (New York) and the Kennedy Center (Washington, DC). May 10, 2014, the Winston-Salem State University Choir was one of the featured ensembles on the Lincoln Center stage to debut Rosephanye Powell’s Cry of Jeremiah. It was one of the only university choirs from North Carolina’s sixteen (16) state institutions invited to perform during the festivities of the inauguration of former Governor James B. Hunt. This choir has been an ambassador for the university both domestically and nationally.

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Burke Singers

The Winston-Salem State University Burke Singers are a female a

cappella vocal ensemble founded in March, 1995 by D'Walla Simmons Burke, Director of Choirs and Vocal Studies. Maestra Burke saw a need to add variety, emotion and a sense of political awareness to the choral program and to the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The songs performed by the Burke Singers display a variety of African-American sacred music, African and American civil rights support songs, and world political awareness songs. Most of the music rendered by the Burke Singers are those sung by SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK and written/arranged by Bernice Johnson Reagan, founder of this world renowned vocal ensemble.

In its brief existence, many community and university groups have solicited the Burke Singers to perform and “tell the story.” The Burke Singers were invited in March, 1997 as one of the featured guests to perform at the National Black Music Caucus’ 25th Anniversary Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme of the conference was "A Celebration of African-American Music." Kweisi Mfume (NAACP) has identified this ensemble as "a spiritually uplifting story-teller and a powerful African-American female ensemble of unique harmonies." Susan Taylor (former Essence Magazine Editor) has described them as “strong women with a strong message.” The Burke Singers are more than just a vocal ensemble. Their songs, sounds and lyrics give the listener an opportunity to hear the songs of old in a new way.

The University Men

The Winston-Salem State University Men are a male en-

semble which gives special attention to the performance of African American composers and standard male glee club literature. This ensemble began as a request of the male students within the Winston-Salem State University Choir. Their humble beginnings have led them to perform for formal university convocations and spring tours within the United States.

The University Men embrace a rich choral music tradition of its university. The members seek to provide dedication, commitment and leadership through the performance of music. Since its origins (2004), it has had one director, D’Walla Simmons Burke, Director of Choral and Vocal Studies. It is the mission of the Winston-Salem State University Men to provide a standard of excellence and distinction through singing and modeling the ultimate Winston-Salem State University MAN.

The University Women

The Winston-Salem State University Women are a fe-

male vocal ensemble which gives special attention to the performance of African American composers and standard female glee club literature. This ensemble began in 2006 at the request of the female students within the Winston-Salem State University Choir. The ladies are looking forward to performing for the university and community functions.

They will perform during the spring tours within the United States.

The Winston-Salem State University Women are under the leadership of D'Walla Simmons Burke, Director of Choral and Vocal Studies. It is the mission of the Winston-Salem State University Women to provide a standard of excellence and distinction through singing and modeling the ultimate Winston-Salem State University WOMAN.

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The Ebenezer WSSU Concert Committee would like to thank everyone who made this event possible. Your support helped to bring this wonderful cultural event to the Hampton Roads area and support an esteemed Historically Black University. Thank you!

Committee Members: Nancy Hawkins Patricia Colvin, Chair Shelby Powell Johnson Patricia Barnes Shirley Johnson Jarrett Boyd Ernest Jones Mr & Mrs Roger Bramlett Connie McCloud Oneida Cary Faye Rogers Undrae Cooper Tamra Stark Calenthia Golliday Tidewater WSSU Alumni Monica Grimstead Erica Valentine Val Johnson-Hankins Rosetta Valentine

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