The Sound of America: Influences of Negro Spirituals on American Music The Sound of America: Influences of Negro Spirituals on American Music Join GCC to celebrate Black History Month with an evening of marvelous narrative vocal performances by highly-acclaimed operatic tenor Perry Brisbon, Director of Turning Point, University Choir and Templeton Honors College Chorale at Eastern University. Brisbon’s narrative performance chronicles the evolution of African American musical traditions commencing with “negro spirituals” and their influence on blues, gospel, jazz, classic soul, rock ’n’ roll, funk, disco, house, reggae and hip-hop. Vocal narrations will educate and celebrate the poignant, perennial influences of Black artists on American music. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided, RSVP requested. "*" indicates required fields Event nameDateTimeLocationName* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*I am a...* Student Employee Community member Event URLUnstuckSessions*Which sessions do you plan to attend? Program runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m.—you can drop in any time! Wednesday, November 4 Thursday, November 5 Monday, November 9 Tuesday, November 10 Select AllAre you able to attend all four days?Priority will be given to students who can attend the whole program, Nov. 4, 5, 9 & 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Yes No Maybe AccessibilityDescribe accessibility needsDietary RestrictionsList any we should know aboutWhich class(es) are you working on assignments for?*Food StuffDietary RestrictionsList any food allergies or dietary restrictions for those in your partyTotal AttendeesTotal Number Attending*Including yourselfWhere From?School/Organization*What college do you attend or what organization are you from?Reg. Type (Foundation)I am a ...* Student Alum Lyrical FaithHow will you participate?*Performances should be under three (3) minutes Online/Zoom In person Performance type*What type of work will you be sharing? Poetry, song, story, etc.CategoriesLMI/Career EventDegree or MajorWhat careers and occupations are you interested in?paradeHow many marching?*manufacturingAddress Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Date of Birth*Helps us locate a record for you in our student information system if you have one Are you unemployed or underemployed?* Yes No Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?* Yes No Do you have a college degree?* Yes No Do you currently make more than $13/hour?* Yes No Do you have previous manufacturing experience?* Yes No Do you plan to seek employment in this field?* Yes No Limit by...Magic the Gathering Yes Blood on the Clocktower Yes Legislative BreakfastOrganization/Affiliation*Title*Additional Guests?* Yes No Guests*NameOrganization/Affiliation Add RemoveParticipation TypeHow will you join?* Online/Zoom In person WFD Open HouseTotal # of Guests*Including yourselfSchoolIf you are a current student, which school do you attend?Food AllergiesDoes anyone in your party have food allergies? Yes No Please describe*PS Town HallI would like to* Speak Submit a question PronounsQuestions/Comments* Friday, February 20 2026 4:30pm-6:30pm Location Dining Commons One College Drive , Greenfield campbella@gcc.mass.edu Add to Calendar: iCal • Google Black History Month Diversity Featured - Public Featured - Students Free food History Music 1771623000