February has been celebrated for decades as Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to our country’s culture, economy and society.

The Forum brings together world-renowned musicians to discuss the evolution of spiritual and gospel music and their wide influence on other genres of music and impact on American history.

This Saturday, February 8 the United Church of Santa Fe and Coro Lux host the 7th annual FebFest – a workshop for participating vocalists culminating in a concert that is open and free to the public.

Host: Jim Falk

Co-Host & Contributing Panelist: Talitha Arnold

Guests:

· Brandon Boyd, Ph.D., Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Columbia

· Bradley Ellingboe, Director of Music, United Church of Santa Fe and Director of Coro Lux

· Cecilia Webb, Host of KUNM’s Train to Glory

Music:

Come and Go (To That Land) Conducted by Brandon Boyd and performed by the University of Missouri Choirs

Sign Me Up Conducted by Brandon Boyd and performed by the Missouri All State Festival Choir

Stop the Killing performed by American blues singer, Zac Harmon. Produced by Harmon and Christopher Troy.

February has been celebrated for decades as Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to our country’s culture, economy and society.

The Forum brings together world-renowned musicians to discuss the evolution of spiritual and gospel music and their wide influence on other genres of music and impact on American history.

This Saturday, February 8 the United Church of Santa Fe and Coro Lux host the 7th annual FebFest – a workshop for participating vocalists culminating in a concert that is open and free to the public.

Host: Jim Falk

Co-Host & Contributing Panelist: Talitha Arnold

Guests:

· Brandon Boyd, Ph.D., Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Columbia

· Bradley Ellingboe, Director of Music, United Church of Santa Fe and Director of Coro Lux

· Cecilia Webb, Host of KUNM’s Train to Glory

Music:

Come and Go (To That Land) Conducted by Brandon Boyd and performed by the University of Missouri Choirs

Sign Me Up Conducted by Brandon Boyd and performed by the Missouri All State Festival Choir

Stop the Killing performed by American blues singer, Zac Harmon. Produced by Harmon and Christopher Troy.

In this show, co-host Peter Smith discussed with St. John’s president Walter Sterling and Victoria Mora, the president of UWC the characteristics that make these two schools so distinctive. Rounding out the program, students from both schools talked with Jim Falk about what led them to apply to their schools and how they believe the education they are receiving has given them valuable perspectives on the world while preparing them for exciting careers.

Host: Peter Smith

Contributing Panelist: Eric Davis

Guests:

J. Walter Sterling, president, Saint John’s College

Philip Psaledakis, senior, Saint John’s College

Victoria Mora, president, UWC-U.S. Campus

Danika Prather, 1st year, UWC – U.S. Campu