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Event Campaign DescriptionFebruary 27 &ndash; March 1, 2026Presented by the Nashville Gospel and Sacred Music Coalition of the Nashville Black Music AssociationIn Partnership with Scarritt Bennett Center OverviewBlack Sacred Music Weekend is a three-day immersive experience celebrating, preserving, and advancing the rich heritage of Black sacred music in Nashville and the American South. This annual gathering brings together scholars, musicians, worship leaders, and community members to explore the theological, cultural, and artistic dimensions of Black sacred sound. 2026 Theme: &quot;Sacred Sounds of the American South&quot;This year&#39;s programming commemorates the 50th anniversary of Love Alive 1 while honoring the living legends who have shaped Nashville&#39;s sacred music landscape. Event ScheduleFriday, February 27 | Opening Night Location: Scarritt Bennett Center<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome Reception with Dinner</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Opening Performance featuring excerpts from &quot;OH Glory: A Journey Through Nashville&#39;s Black Sacred Sounds&quot;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Introduction to the NBMA Community Choir</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Membership and networking opportunities</li></ul>Saturday, February 28 | Conference Day Location: Fondren Hall &amp; Harambee Auditorium<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Morning Panel: &quot;The State of Music in the Black Church&quot;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Workshop: Negro Spirituals &ndash; History, Theology &amp; Performance Practice</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Masterclass with Charles Perry (Vocal Health &amp; Artistry)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Afternoon Sessions: Hymn singing traditions, devotional practices, and regional sacred music styles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Evening Concert &amp; Awards Presentation</li></ul>Sunday, March 1 | Worship Experience Location: First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Worship Service featuring workshop participants as guest artists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hymn Sing celebrating Southern sacred traditions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Closing fellowship and benediction</li></ul>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission. If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission! Byron Harveynashvilleblackmusicassociation@gmail.com

Event Campaign DescriptionFebruary 27 – March 1, 2026Presented by the Nashville Gospel and Sacred Music Coalition of the Nashville Black Music AssociationIn Partnership with Scarritt Bennett Center OverviewBlack Sacred Music Weekend is a three-day immersive experience celebrating, preserving, and advancing the rich heritage of Black sacred music in Nashville and the American South. This annual gathering brings together scholars, musicians, worship leaders, and community members to explore the theological, cultural, and artistic dimensions of Black sacred sound. 2026 Theme: "Sacred Sounds of the American South"This year's programming commemorates the 50th anniversary of Love Alive 1 while honoring the living legends who have shaped Nashville's sacred music landscape. Event ScheduleFriday, February 27 | Opening Night Location: Scarritt Bennett Center<ul><li>Welcome Reception with Dinner</li><li>Opening Performance featuring excerpts from "OH Glory: A Journey Through Nashville's Black Sacred Sounds"</li><li>Introduction to the NBMA Community Choir</li><li>Membership and networking opportunities</li></ul>Saturday, February 28 | Conference Day Location: Fondren Hall &amp; Harambee Auditorium<ul><li>Morning Panel: "The State of Music in the Black Church"</li><li>Workshop: Negro Spirituals – History, Theology &amp; Performance Practice</li><li>Masterclass with Charles Perry (Vocal Health &amp; Artistry)</li><li>Afternoon Sessions: Hymn singing traditions, devotional practices, and regional sacred music styles</li><li>Evening Concert &amp; Awards Presentation</li></ul>Sunday, March 1 | Worship Experience Location: First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill<ul><li>Community Worship Service featuring workshop participants as guest artists</li><li>Hymn Sing celebrating Southern sacred traditions</li><li>Closing fellowship and benediction</li></ul>

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