Harmonies of Heritage: Sharon Vaughters and Janet V. Haynes of Willis Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale
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Harmonies of Heritage: The Legacy of Willis Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale - Part 1
In this episode of Behind the Curtain with Rosanita Ratcliff, we dive into the rich history of Willis Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale with guests Sharon Vaughters and Janet V. Haynes. Discover how the chorale and its instructional program began, their mission to celebrate African American heritage through music, and the inspiring journey of fostering a space for diversity and unity. Learn about Dr. Patterson's groundbreaking contributions and the transformative impact of the chorale on the Ann Arbor community. Join us in this exploration of the power of music to unite and inspire.
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1. Introduction to the Willis C Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale (00:00:00)
2. History of the Instructional Program (00:01:50)
3. Birth of the Our Own Thing Chorale (00:08:31)
4. Significance of African American Spirituals (00:25:00)
5. Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser (00:30:26)
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