Virginia State University Concert Choir To Perform At Historic Inauguration Of Virginia's First Female Governor
|
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on January 15, 2026 Virginia State University is proud to announce that the VSU Concert Choir will perform at the inauguration of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first female governor, on Saturday, January 17, marking a historic moment for both the Commonwealth and the University. Approximately 35 students will perform a single musical selection during the private prayer breakfast, which will take place at 8:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA. The event is not open to the public and will not be livestreamed. The invitation for the Concert Choir came after a member of Governor Spanberger’s administration heard the ensemble perform on social media and reached out to include them in the inaugural proceedings. “To be invited to perform during the inauguration of Virginia’s first female governor is both an honor and a powerful affirmation of our students’ talent and hard work,” said Dr. Craig Robertson, Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor of Music, and conductor of the VSU Concert Choir. “This moment places our students at the center of history and highlights the Greater excellence that defines Virginia State University.” The VSU Concert Choir, with a legacy spanning more than 100 years, has built a reputation for musical excellence through performances at national conferences and other prestigious engagements. Last year, the concert choir participated in a week-long residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, exploring spiritual and gospel music traditions. The ensemble will continue its national presence with a performance at the Maryland Music Educators Association Annual State Conference on February 21, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. A separate VSU choral ensemble, the VSU Gospel Chorale, performed at a prayer breakfast held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with Governor Glenn Youngkin and Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger in attendance. These achievements reflect Virginia State University’s continued commitment to fostering student talent while providing transformative opportunities that place its students on historic platforms. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
Comments
More From This Author
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Hosts 94th South Central Regional Conference in Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Register Now For This Upcoming Diagnostic Imaging Virtual Info Session and Q&A with Providence on April 16th |
Latest News
 |
Promote the Vote Fund: Ensuring Every Voice Is Heard in Michigan 28 April 2026
Promote the Vote Fund, a Ford grantee, is a coalition of partner organizations leading these efforts. The organization works across the ideological spectrum to support voting rights for Michiganders ...more
Hija Chang • 116 Views • May 3rd, 2026 |
 |
Temple to open medical campus in Atlantic CityBoth Temple and the Katz School of Medicine are guided by the belief that education and healthcare open doors and transform communities, and that is exactly what we have accomplished in Pennsylvania,” ...more
Hija Chang • 128 Views • May 3rd, 2026 |
 |
Apartheid’s legacy and the rise of xenophobia in South Africa todayPhoto: An image showing a South African township street with closed small shops owned by African migrants, police presence in the background, and community members walking past with tense expressions. ...more
Joel Savage • 355 Views • April 30th, 2026 |
 |
James Artissen, Big Gipp & DJ Burn One - Just Another DayAcclaimed Grammy-Nominated singer-songwriter James Artissen teams up with Southern hip-hop rapper Big Gipp, and respected producer DJ Burn One for their latest release, “Just Another Day.” The record ...more
Lenell Johnson • 220 Views • April 28th, 2026 |
Popular News
 |
North Carolina HBCU Unity DayShaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 108,289 Views • August 8th, 2016 |
