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Executive Director Vy Higginsen and Gospel for Teens Choir, in performance at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Harlem, New York City, 2006.

Two Musical Legends In 2006, legendary writer and producer Vy Higginsen and gospel legend Dr. Emily "Cissy" Houston joined forces to teach aspiring teenagers about the importance of gospel music as an art form.

Gospel for Teens Program is a program of The Mama Foundation for the Arts and Vy's Higginsen's School of Gospel, Jazz and R&B Arts has grown to be a highly respected and influential program for youth between 13 and 19.

Gospel for Teens Choir Under the direction of the Foundation's seasoned music masters, the Gospel for Teens Choir has performed at various venues across New York City including the world famous Apollo Theater, the American Museum of Natural History, and St. Paul Community Baptist Church.

Gospel for Teens Scholarship Classes Each semester, between 40 and 60 participants are selected through an audition process to learn music history and vocal techniques in classes held at the Foundation's renovated Harlem brownstone. Students are encouraged to discover their personal artistic talent and expressions while building self-confidence on stage and off.

If you can sing or think you can, audition for Gospel for Teens scholarship classes and choir!

2008 Audition Dates

Spring Semester Auditions
Saturday, February 9, 1 - 3 p.m.
Friday, February 15, 4 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 16, 1 - 3 p.m.
Spring term: February 23 to May 3, 2008

Fall Semester Auditions
Saturday, September 20, 1 - 3 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 4 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 1 - 3 p.m.
Fall term: October 4 to December 6, 2008

Reserve your audition space online.

Spring Semester Classes
Saturdays:
February 17 to April 28, 2008
February 23 to May 3, 2008

Fall Semester Classes
December 1 and December 2, 2008
Saturdays:
October 4 to December 6, 2008

Spring Graduation Concert:
May 5, May 6, May 10, 2008

Fall Graduation Concert:
December 1 and December 2, 2008

Graduation Concerts are held at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037-1801
Enter at 103 West 135th Street
(212) 491-2200 (general information)
Directions

Gospel for Teens Choir in performance at the Schomburg Center, Harlem, New York City, November 19, 2006. Buy this DVD or CD in our online store.

Get the latest news and up to the minute program updates on our News & Contacts page and on the Gospel for Teens MySpace Music page.

News & Contacts
www.myspace.com/gospelforteens

Mama Foundation for the Arts
Vy Higginsen's School of Gospel, Jazz and R&B Arts
149 West 126th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 280-1045

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