Spirituals: The Fisk Jubilee Singers

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SpiritualsThe Fisk Jubilee Singers
Who was the leader?
Who were the singers?
What is Fisk?
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Fisk University
Then
And Now

• Fisk University began as a college for free
  slaves. The picture in black and white shows the
  college when it first opened. The color picture
  is what the college looks like today.

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The Leader
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The LeaderGeorge White

• George White was the choir director of the Fisk
  Jubilee Singers.
• Mr. White was not a singer, but he loved to teach
  music.

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Fisk University
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Click on these links to learn more about the Fisk
Jubilee Singers

• Fisk Jubilee Singers
• http//www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/singers/
• Fisk University
• http//www.fisk.edu
• Spirituals
• http//www.negrospirituals.com

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Fisk University
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Fisk Jubilee Singers
Do you know the people in these pictures? Click
on each picture to hear more information.
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Fisk University
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The Jubilee Singers of Today

• Fisk University continues the tradition of the
  Jubilee Singers. This picture was taken in 2004.
  The choir director is Mr. Paul Kwami. Click on
  the picture to listen to Swing Low, Sweet
  Chariot.

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Ella Sheppard

• Ella Sheppard was a soprano. She had a very high
  voice.
• She helped Mr.White teach the choir and she also
  played the piano.

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Frederick Loudin

• Frederick Loudin began singing in Memphis, TN
  after he got married.
• Mr. Loudin sang baritone. He had a low voice.

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Maggie Porter

• Maggie Porter was also a soprano. She had a very
  high voice.
• Although she sometimes forgot the words to the
  music, Ms. Porter was known for her musical
  talent.

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Thomas Rutling

• Thomas Rutling was a tenor. He had a very high
  voice for a man.
• When the jubilee singers ended, he became a music
  teacher in Europe.

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