Gospel Meets Symphony

The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Christopher Wilkins will be joined by the inspirational voices of the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir to present Gospel Meets Symphony on February 8 at 7:30 p.m.

The concert – one of Northeast Ohio’s proudest and most enduring musical traditions – will feature the Orchestra as well as a variety of inspirational songs performed by some of the area’s best musicians and vocalists. In addition, 190 people from 77 area churches will make up the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir.

Highlights include popular gospel songs such as Rock-a My Soul, Glorious Is Thy Name and Blessed Assurance.

This year’s performance will mark the debut of Jonathon Turner as Choirmaster for the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir.

“I could not be more excited to serve as the Choirmaster for the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir,” Turner said. “This will begin my 10th year working with the Akron Symphony and what a joyful journey it has been. I have had the enormous pleasure of serving under the leadership of Jennifer Mekel Jones and Maestro Christopher Wilkins and am honored to carry the torch forward.”

In addition, the Gospel Meets Symphony 2.0 Choir, the first junior gospel choir in the 25-year history of the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir, will perform on a pair of songs – Long As I Got King Jesus and Hosanna.

Tickets for Gospel Meets Symphony start at just $25 and are available online or by calling the Symphony Box Office at 330.535.8131. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the concert as long as seats are available.

The performance will take place at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, which is located at 198 Hill Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Gospel Meets Symphony Choir
Gospel Meets Symphony 2.0 Choir
Jonathon Turner, Choirmaster

Please note: Vouchers may not be redeemed for this performance. All ticket sales are final.