Sylstea Sledge Adjunct In Residence Performing Arts
- Additional Positions at AU
- Director of Gospel Choir 1999 to present
- Degrees
- MM, University of Arkansas<br>BS, Hampton University
- Bio
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Choral director, arranger and composer and specialist in American Gospel Music Tradition. Vocal music instructor in public schools of Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County Public School System.
Lecturer on relevant topics to Gospel Music, Music Ministry and choral training at Hampton University, University of Arkansas, Georgetown University, the countries of Poland and Italy (2007).
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Teaching
Fall 2024
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PERF-061 Gospel Choir
Spring 2025
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MUS-061 Gospel Choir
Partnerships & Affiliations
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GMWA Gospel Music Workshop of America
Member
Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
- GMWA Thurston Chorale Award 2001
Professional Presentations
- Hampton Minister’s Conference & Musicians Guild 2005 – Song arrangement “It Is Well With My Soul”
Films/Documentaries
- Film for Black Entertainment Television (BET) song arrangements and appearance "Multitude of Mercies" 2005
Exhibitions/Performances
- Workshops and Performances Poland, Italy 2007
Recordings
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Gospel Pearl Records – International Praise -1985 song “I Can Depend On God”
- GMWA (Gospel Music Workshop of America) Live in Philadelphia 2003. Song entitled “I Woke Up This Morning”.
Media Appearances
- Film for Black Entertainment Television (BET) "Multitude of Mercies" 2005
Compositions
- It's Alright With My Soul, GIA Publications 2006