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Executive Director Vy Higginsen created Gospel for Teens to pass the music on from generation to generation. Photo credit G. N. Miller.
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 that has grown to be a highly respected and influential program for youth between the ages of 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. Public Service The Gospel for Teens Choir was created to pass the music from this generation to the next. They serve as ambassadors of gospel music, bringing together people of every race, nationality, religious, or spiritual background with the message that we are more alike than we are different. We all have spirit.
Photo credit: Jasmine Williams Mama Foundation for the Arts Choir, created from members of the Gospel for Teens Choir, took the grand prize in the open division at The Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition of Harlem, held at The Apollo in February, 2011.
This program is funded in part by:
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Gospel for Teens Choir in concert. New York City, 2010. Photo credit G. N. Miller.
It's easy to donate online and any amount is appreciated. Mama Foundation for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Photo credit: Eric Politzer
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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.
Spring 2012 Auditions Join our mailing list to be notified when the next audition dates are announced. Auditions will be held at the Dempsey Theater. (See left for directions.)
Spring Auditions Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012 Reserve your audition space online.
Get the latest news and up-to-the-minute program updates on our News & Contacts page, on the Gospel for Teens MySpace Music page and on our Facebook Fan page. News & Contacts on Mama Foundation
How Majestic! Gospel for Teens in Concert: Spring 2007: A Live Performance CD Visit the Mama Foundation store to bring home CDs, DVDs and posters that capture, celebrate and support our innovative program.
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