Wednesday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m., Union University Singers will present a concert in our Sanctuary as part of their annual Spring Tour. The auditioned, 40-voice mixed ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Christopher W. Mathews, explores literature from a broad spectrum of styles and periods, focusing primarily on sacred, a cappella literature. Selections will include a setting of Psalm 51 by Johannes Brahms, "If Ye Love Me" by Thomas Tallis, several spirituals, and an arrangement of the hymn "My God, I Love Thee" by Shawn E. Okpebholo of the Union University faculty, commissioned for the tour. After leaving First Baptist, Union University Singers will travel to Charlottesville, Virginia, and then on to Washington D.C. for a performance at the National Cathedral.
Union University is an academic community in Jackson, Tennessee, affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, equipping persons to think Christianly and serve faithfully in ways consistent with its core values of being Excellence-driven, Christ-centered, People-focused and Future-directed. These values shape its identity as an institution which prioritizes liberal arts based undergraduate education enhanced by professional and graduate programs. The academic community is composed of quality faculty, staff, and students working together in a caring, grace-filled environment conducive to the development of character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement.
