July 10, 2008

• Concert features choir's latest CD

• Choir's single No. 4 on XM charts

UAB Gospel Choir.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UAB Gospel Choir will present a summer concert featuring 30 years of American gospel music at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, in the Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. S.

The concert also will include selections from their latest CD, "Gospel 101: Go Dominate!" As of Friday, July 4, the choir's single "After You've Prayed About It" is ranked at No. 4 on the XM Satellite Radio Charts.

Tickets to the summer concert are available in advance or at the door, $5 general admission, $3 UAB employees and students with valid ID, $3 for children 12 years and under. Tickets are available at the UAB Ticket Office, 205-934-8001 or the Alys Stephens Center Box Office, 205-975-2787.

Kevin P. Turner will direct the summer choir of about 50 voices. The choir will present an eclectic mix, featuring music from the ‘80s, ‘90s and more recent hits. On the program are selections "Oh What Love" by Vicki Winans, "God Is" by James Cleveland, "My Liberty" by Yolanda Adams and the Southeast Inspirational Choir and "Blessing Me" by Bishop Larry Trotter.

All of the choir's recordings will be available for purchase immediately after the concert, at the Alys Stephens Center Gift Shop. "Gospel 101" is available on campus at Barnes & Noble at UAB and online at www.cdbaby.com, iTunes and Amazon.com.