Founded over 25 years ago, the UC Santa Barbara Gospel Choir is known for its exciting performances of traditional and contemporary songs drawn from African American religious tradition.
The choir’s current director, Pastor Victor Bell, has led the group since the late 90s, and continues the legacy set in place by previous directors Dr. Diane L. White-Clayton and Pastor Jimmy Fisher. The choir is regularly asked to perform at university and community events, and has been featured at prestigious events such as the Chancellor’s Reception at UC Santa Barbara, the opening ceremony of the UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum, and the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s annual convention. For the choir’s 25th anniversary, the group celebrated by inviting over 100 alumni back to UC Santa Barbara to perform with the choir, which was led by all three of the choir’s current and former directors.
The choir has recorded an album, ‘Praize Party on the Yard,’ and several of its members have been featured on television shows such as ‘The Steve Harvey Show,’ ‘American Housewives,’ and Cedric the Entertainer’s ‘The Soul Man.‘
Meet the Director
Do you like to sing?
Looking for a fun 1-unit course?
UCSB Gospel Choir course meets on Tuesdays at 7pm. It is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. You can take it for 1-unit or just as an extracurricular activity.
UCSB Gospel Choir Course Information
Course Numbers: MUS A 70V, 170V, 270V (Ethnomusicology Ensemble)
Director: Victor Bell
Class time: Tuesdays 7–9pm
Class location: Room 1145, Music Building
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