Black Student Organization
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The Ebony Expressions
Timothy Allmond, class of 1978, organized the College of William and Mary student choir Ebony Expressions in 1975.
"The Ebony Expressions started as a group of seven undergraduate students under the direction of Timothy Allmond. Timothy was a senior music major and he organized the group as a project for a music class. At that time the choir was called The Black Student Organization Choir, but the name was changed in 1977. Presently (as of 1982) the choir has 16 members who sing for the colelge and surrounding communities. The choir has performed for sevearl churches in teh area including the historical Bruton Parish, several student organizations, charity projects, and guest speakers for the college. The Ebony Expressions recently performed for Maya Angelou, and also for the Williamsburg Public Library's dedication ceremony. This years (1981-1982) officers; Rhonda Gillespie-Director; Hansen Martin-President; Maureen Grey-Sec/Treasurer; Brian Scott-Historian; Ephrom Walker-Sgt. at Arms." (From the program for the Ebony Expressions 1982 Spring Concert, April 11, 1982, College of William and Mary)
Material in the SCRC
- Student Organizations Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
- University Archives Subject File Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
References
- "Black Student Organization-Ebony Expressions' Folder, Student Organizations Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
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