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The purpose of the University of Mississippi Gospel Choir is to allow members to utilize their musical talents and abilities through song and praises for the magnification of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

  • 1st collegiate gospel choir to be signed to a major record label.

  • Malaco Records is the largest label specializing in Gospel and Southern Soul Music.

  • Choir was founded over 30 years ago.

  • The Choir is organized and run entirely by its student members.

  • Members receive no credit hours and no financial benefits.

  • There are no auditions required for membership.

  • 1st professional choir at the University of Mississippi

We encourage one another:
"I can do all things through Christ
which strengthens me."
 Philippians 4:13

We give thanks unto God always:
"Rejoice evermore; pray without ceasing.
In everything give thanks for this is the
will of God concerning you."
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18

We honor the blessedness in fellowship:
"Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
Colossians 3:16

We pray for guidance:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him
and He shall direct thy paths."
 Proverbs 3: 5-6

We dwell in unity:
"One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism."
Ephesians 4:5

We know that God works in His own time:
"To everything there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1

In addition to the mass choir, students may opt to participate in the Ladies' Ensemble, Men's' Ensemble and the Mixed Ensemble.

The Ladies Ensemble is an auditioned group of about 9-12 women from the mass choir. The group tackles gospel literature designed for the smaller ensemble, selected from quartet style pieces to contemporary and acapella pieces. The current director for the group is Ms. Vinessa Merrell. The Ladies'  Ensemble are the voices responsible for the track, "Good to Me."

The Men's' Ensemble is an auditioned group of about 6 to 9 men from the mass choir. Like the ladies, the men tackle gospel literature selected from quartet style pieces to contemporary and acapella pieces.

The Mixed Ensemble is a select group of voices from the mass choir. The ensemble tackles the more difficult gospel literature better suited for the smaller ensemble, including pieces designated for an 8-voice part choir. Members of this ensemble sing and minister in a scattered position, and a knowledge of sight reading is encouraged. Anyone interested in participating should see the Director.