{"id":2833,"date":"2026-05-20T18:44:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=183740"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:44:47","slug":"morgan-state-university-choir-returns-to-south-africa-to-celebrate-africa-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/morgan-state-university-choir-returns-to-south-africa-to-celebrate-africa-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Morgan State University Choir Returns to South Africa to Celebrate Africa Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>May 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 The renowned Morgan State University Choir returns to South Africa in May 2026 for its second concert tour, following its memorable debut at the 2009 <em>Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival<\/em>. This highly anticipated visit features a series of collaborative performances with leading South African ensembles, celebrating cultural exchange and shared musical heritage. Highlights include an Africa Day concert with the University of Pretoria Choir, followed by performances with the University of Johannesburg Choir, Quava Vocal Group in Soweto, the Tygerberg City Choir in Cape Town, and a final concert with Amici Di Lumine and the UCT Choir. Through these powerful partnerships, the Morgan State University Choir continues its legacy of excellence while building meaningful connections through music across continents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Concert Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>20 May 2026, 19:30: Concert 1, \u201cAfrica Day\u201d celebration concert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With: University of Pretoria Choir<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: Normaal Saal, UP Groenkloof Campus, Pretoria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets: Available on <a href=\"https:\/\/tixsa.co.za\/\">tixsa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>23 May 2026, 17:00: Concert 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With: University of Johannesburg Choir<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: Dormus Dei Church, Randburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets: R 100.00 p\/p, available on Quicket<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/369164-morgan-state-university-choir-usa\/?ref=events-list#\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/369164-morgan-state-university-choir-usa\/?ref=events-list#\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>24 May 2026, 15:00:&nbsp; Concert 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With: Quava Vocal Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: Holy Cross Anglican Church, Orlando West<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Entry: FREE with reservation on Quicket<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/367565-morgan-state-university-with-quava-vocal-group-holy-cross-anglican-church#\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/367565-morgan-state-university-with-quava-vocal-group-holy-cross-anglican-church#\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>27 May 2026, 19:00: Concert 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With: Tygerberg City Choir<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: St. George\u2019s Cathedral, Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets: R 200.00 p\/p, available on Quicket<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/373319-morgan-state-university-choir-at-st-georges-cathedral\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/373319-morgan-state-university-choir-at-st-georges-cathedral\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28 May 2026, 19:00:&nbsp; Concert 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With: Amici Di Lumine &amp; UCT Choir<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: St. Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Entry: FREE with reservation on Quicket<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/373321-morgan-state-university-choir-at-st-andrews-presbyterian\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/373321-morgan-state-university-choir-at-st-andrews-presbyterian\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour Repertoire:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lift Every Voice and Sing: arr. Roland Carter<\/li>\n<li>Come Unto Me: James Lee, III<\/li>\n<li>Five Spirituals: Sung by Wings over Jordan<\/li>\n<li>In Bright Mansions: Roland Carter<\/li>\n<li>I Have a Dream: Charles Dickerson<\/li>\n<li>Four Spirituals: Adolphus Hailstork<\/li>\n<li>Great Day<\/li>\n<li>In Dat Great Gittin\u2019 Up Mornin\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Cert\u2019ny Lord<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019s Got the Whole World in His Hands<\/li>\n<li>Excerpts from \u201cThe Ordering of Moses\u201d: R. Nathaniel Dett<\/li>\n<li>Water Night: Eric Whitacre<\/li>\n<li>There Will be Rest: Frank Tichelli<\/li>\n<li>Somewhere Over the Rainbow<\/li>\n<li>Bawo Thiko Somandla: Traditional South African Folk Song<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m Go\u2019nna Wait on the Lord: Damon Dandridge<\/li>\n<li>Get on Boa\u2019d: Damon Dandridge<\/li>\n<li>I Know I\u2019ve Been Changed: Damon Dandridge<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ll Stand: Raymond Wise<\/li>\n<li>\u201cGlory\u201d from SELMA: John Legend and Common<\/li>\n<li>Stand Up from Harriet: Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Campbell<\/li>\n<li>The Best is Yet to Come: Donald Lawrence<\/li>\n<li>Calvary&nbsp;: Richard Smallwood<\/li>\n<li>Trust Me: Richard Smallwood<\/li>\n<li>I Will Sing Praises: Richard Smallwood<\/li>\n<li>Total Praise: Richard Smallwood<\/li>\n<li>With My Whole Heart: Nolan Williams<\/li>\n<li>Oh Happy Day: Edwin Hawkins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Morgan State University Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Morgan State University (MSU) Choir is one of the nation\u2019s most prestigious university choral ensembles. While classical, gospel, and contemporary popular music comprise the choir\u2019s critically acclaimed repertoire, they are renowned for their emphasis on preserving spiritual heritage in their performances.<\/p>\n<p>The choir has performed with major symphony orchestras, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and the National Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Eric Conway is the current Director of the Morgan State University Choir. Since 2004, he has led the choir through many notable performances, including a special performance at the service honoring Rosa Parks, the first woman to lie in honor at our nation\u2019s Capital Rotunda. In 2015, at the request of First Lady Michelle Obama, the choir sang at the White House for a nationally televised concert in the East Room alongside Aretha Franklin, Shirley Caesar, and Tamela Mann. During the summer of 2018, the choir traveled to Slovakia, Germany, and Austria, where they sang in Vienna\u2019s famed St. Mark\u2019s Cathedral. In the fall of the same year, the choir performed Leonard Bernstein\u2019s Mass with the Peabody Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestra Marin Alsop.<\/p>\n<p>The MSU choir was recently featured on BET Network Television for a live performance at the HBCU Honors Awards and televised internationally for singing the National Anthem at NFL sporting events. In November 2025, the Choir performed to much acclaim in a collaboration with Peabody Opera Theater to produce Kurt Weill\u2019s opera Street Scene, based on a Pulitzer prize-winning book with libretto by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes.<\/p>\n<p>The choir has performed all over the world including in Thailand, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Greece, West Africa, Russia, South Africa, Canada, Colombia, China, Brazil, Argentina, Jamaica, Italy, Australia, Cuba, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, England, Scotland, Wales, Peru, Ecuador, the Middle East, and the Galapagos Islands. 2026 marks MSU\u2019s return to South Africa. Having shared their musical gifts on grand stages across the globe\u2013with numerous dignitaries and celebrated performers\u2013 the Morgan State University Choir acts as a cultural ambassador for the City of Baltimore, the state of Maryland and the United States. For further information, see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.msuchoir.org\">www.msuchoir.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dr. Eric Conway, <\/strong><em>Director<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183743\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183743\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183743 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"138\" height=\"137\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-drERICconway-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-drERICconway-3.jpg 138w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-drERICconway-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-drERICconway-3-45x45.jpg 45w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 138px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 138\/137;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MSU Conductor and Musical Director, Dr Eric Conway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For nearly 20 years, Dr. Eric Conway has served as the Director of the Morgan State University Choir as well as chair of the university\u2019s Fine and Performing Arts Department. Prior to serving as Choir Director, Dr. Conway was their principal accompanist for over 20 years. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts from Johns Hopkins University\u2019s Peabody Conservatory where he majored in Piano Performance and minored in Conducting. While at Peabody, Conway was a recipient of the prestigious Liberace Scholarship, as well as a winner in the Yale Gordon Concerto Competition.<\/p>\n<p>Some of his significant accomplishments as pianist include a tour of Eastern Africa, sponsored by the United States Information Agency. One of the highlights of the tour was a solo performance for Madagascan television and radio. Dr. Conway is sought after as a collaborative artist and has worked closely with some of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. In September 2015, he was asked personally, by Aretha Franklin, to conduct a choir to accompany her in her performance for Pope Francis during his visit to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his musical accomplishments, he holds degrees in both Accounting and Business Management and was a Certified Public Accountant with KPMG for many years. Dr. Conway is married to Bessie Elizabeth Conway, and they are blessed to have three sons: Eric, Jr., Christopher, and Ryan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Classical Movements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Classical Movements is the premier concert tour company for the world\u2019s great orchestras and choirs, creating meaningful cultural experiences through orchestra and choir tours in 147 countries. An industry leader since 1992, we understand both the travel and the performance needs of professional symphony orchestras and choruses, as well as conservatory, university and youth ensembles, and we produce the Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival. Through our Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program, we\u2019ve commissioned over 104 works from Grammy, Oscar, Pulitzer and MacArthur-winning composers. Since our founding in 1992, as a truly global enterprise, Classical Movements remains committed to facilitating cultural diplomacy across the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS TOUR OPERATIONS MANAGER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heather Stengle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sr Director of Operations, Classical Movements<\/p>\n<p>Office: +1 (703) 683-6040 x1011<\/p>\n<p>Mobile\/Text\/WhatsApp: +1 (513) 325-3529<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Heather@classicalmovements.com\">Heather@classicalmovements.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Images:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183741\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=183741\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183741 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xMORGANstateUNI-1-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic.r9hLVkZlMg.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xMORGANstateUNI-1-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic.r9hLVkZlMg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-1-625x195.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-1-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-1-768x240.jpg 768w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/319;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morgan State University Choir Performs in South Africa in Celebration of Africa Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183742\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183742\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=183742\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183742 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"846\" height=\"565\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-2.jpg 846w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-2-625x417.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MORGANstateUNI-2-768x513.jpg 768w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 846px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 846\/565;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morgan State University Choir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Video:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dq9z4ANg4kQ?si=vND2Xg-PQo5cocvc\" width=\"1020&quot;\" height=\"630\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start lazyload\">?<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIR RETURNS to SOUTH AFRICA to CELEBRATE AFRICA DAY<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIR RETURNS to SOUTH AFRICA to CELEBRATE AFRICA DAY\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info on MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIR RETURNS to SOUTH AFRICA to CELEBRATE AFRICA DAY here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalmovements.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.classicalmovements.com\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ClassicalMovements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ClassicalMovements\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/morgan-state-university-choir-returns-to-south-africa-to-celebrate-africa-day\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/morgan-state-university-choir-returns-to-south-africa-to-celebrate-africa-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May 2026 \u2013 The renowned Morgan State University Choir returns to South Africa in May 2026 for its second concert tour, following its memorable debut at the 2009 Ihlombe! 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