"Jesus Is a Rock" | Glenn Burleigh, Arranger | The Spirituals Project Choir

The Spirituals Project Choir performs "Jesus is a Rock" arranged by Glenn Burleigh. Recorded live February 27, 2019 | Gates Concert Hall | Newman Center for the Performing Arts | University of Denver | Denver, CO 🎼 M. Roger Holland II, Director ───────────────────────── The Spirituals Project is a community organization affiliated with the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the music and teachings of the sacred songs called "spirituals" — created and first sung by enslaved Africans in America in the 18th and 19th centuries. A past recipient of the Denver Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, the organization presents musical and educational programs throughout the Denver community and beyond, with a community choir open to singers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. 🎵 Learn more about The Spirituals Project: https://liberalarts.du.edu/lamont/spi... ─────────────────────────────────────── At the Lamont School of Music & Theatre, exceptional artistry meets unmatched opportunity. Whether your passion is music, theatre, or the creative possibilities that emerge at their intersection, you'll find a collaborative community dedicated to helping you grow as an artist, scholar, and leader. 📋 Apply to Lamont: https://liberalarts.du.edu/lamont/adm... ✅ Audition & Portfolio Requirements: https://liberalarts.du.edu/lamont/aca... 🏛️ Take a Virtual Tour:    • Virtual Tour: Lamont School of Music   📆 Browse Upcoming Events: https://liberalarts.du.edu/lamont/per... ────────────────────────────────── 🔔 Subscribe for more performances, studio recordings, and behind-the-scenes content. 📱 Follow us: Facebook:   / du.lamont   Instagram: @du_lamont TikTok: @du_lamont #spirituals #AfricanAmericanmusic #choralmusic #MosesHogan #LamontSchoolOfMusic #UniversityOfDenver #Denver #sacredmusic #BlackMusicHeritage #TheSpiritualsProject #GlennBurleigh