Celebrating the Negro Spiritual

The American Spiritual Ensemble is a critically-acclaimed professional group composed of some of the finest singers in the classical music world. The vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and Broadway numbers.

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ASE Visits Ecuador

The American Spiritual Ensemble will be presenting two concerts in Quito, Ecuador as part of the XII Festival de Música Sacra 2013. More Details

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ASE Soloists at Bethany College's Annual Messiah Festival of the Arts

Soloists from the American Spiritual Ensemble, including Karen Slack, Cherry Duke, Michael Preacely, and John Wesley Wright, along with the Bethany College Choir, will be performing A Spiritual Messiah.

Sunday, March 31, 2013
3:00pm
Bethany College, Presser Hall - Event/Ticket Info
Lindsborg, KS

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About The American Spiritual Ensemble

Tenor Dr. Everett McCorvey founded the group in 1995, and many of its members have performed in such venues as the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, Boston Opera and the Atlanta Civic Opera. They have also performed abroad in England, Germany, Italy, Japan, Scotland, and Spain.

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CD: The Spirit of the Holidays

ASE proudly announces the release of its newest CD, The Spirit of the Holidays, a collection of 18 classic holiday songs. Listen to tracks and purchase this CD in the ASE Store.

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The Spirituals



Please be sure to log on to our national broadcast of THE SPIRITUALS coming to a PBS station near you.

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'Messiah' Soloists Teach Children Music History
posted 3/29/13

Bob Jones University Chorale Performs with The American Spiritual Ensemble
posted 2/18/12

The American Spiritual Ensemble Wows Crowd At AUM
posted 2/15/12

American Spiritual Ensemble visits Western Hills High
posted 2/15/12

American Spiritual Ensemble helps preserve black history and culture through song
posted 1/20/12

Duke Ellington Jazz Series at Lyric Theater
posted 1/20/12

Critically-acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble returns to Salisbury
posted 1/20/12

American Spiritual Ensemble returns to Cincinnati
posted 1/20/12

American Spiritual Ensemble gives choral workshop and concert in Convington, VA
posted 1/20/12

REVIEW: American Spiritual Ensemble master classes stunning
posted 7/25/11

Choir's crusade to save spirituals
posted 2/20/11

American Spiritual Ensemble
posted 2/20/11

Making a Spirituals Connection
posted 2/20/11

REVIEW: The American Spiritual Ensemble: A true Christmas present
posted 12/23/10

REVIEW: An Explosion of Joy Rocks the Sarasota Opera House
posted 12/8/10

Former Chautauqua director delivers opening lecture, featuring music by the American Spiritual Ensemble
posted 9/2/10

American Spiritual Ensemble to peform during 2010 Alltech Fortnight Festival
posted 6/21/10

Documentary, book tell cemetery's stories; features music by the American Spiritual Ensemble
posted 6/21/10

The American Spiritual Ensemble at ACDA in Memphis
posted 3/15/10

Black History is a Spiritual Experience
posted 3/9/10

Aria man has advice for entrepreneurs
posted 2/1/10

American Spiritual Ensemble gives voice to traveling tradition
posted 1/28/10

Bob Edwards show talks about 'Our Lincoln'
posted 2/10/09

'Our Lincoln' shows off Kentucky in Washington
posted 2/4/09

'Our Lincoln' performance photos in Washington
posted 2/3/09

New voices added and bios updated
posted 10/31/07

2006 Tour in Spain Photo Slide Show
posted 9/12/06

Filming the Documentary-2006 Photo Slide Show
posted 9/5/06


News Report: ASE in Winston-Salem

WXII 12 News reports on the American Spiritual Ensemble's concert in Winston-Salem.


Ol' Time Religion: On Tour

Enjoy an educational and inspirational 12-minute video about the history of the American Negro Spiritual and our group!


Documentary Features ASE

The American Spiritual Ensemble are the stars of the soon-to-be released PBS documentary recounting the history of the art form.