December 11, 2009

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The newest UAB Gospel Choir DVD, shot live from the choir's Christmas/14th anniversary concert in November, will be available for purchase or for pick-up Friday, Dec. 18. The DVD makes an affordable and enjoyable stocking stuffer, said Kevin Turner, director of the choir.

There are two ways to get the DVD. The DVD will be available for purchase between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 in the UAB Hulsey Center, 950 13th St. South, Room 117. The DVD sells for $15 each, and correct change is appreciated.

A check or money order for $18 can be sent to: UAB Gospel Choir DVD, HC 117, 1530 3rd Ave. South. Birmingham, AL 35294-1260. The price includes postage cost. All orders received will be mailed on Dec. 18 to arrive by Christmas. Call 205-934-6155 for additional information.

The DVD was professionally recorded at the concert live at the Alys Stephens Center. It is digitally mastered and features the 100-plus voice choir with the mime and dance team performing Christmas favorites and contemporary arrangements. Proceeds from DVD sales will go towards expenses related to recording the UAB Gospel Choir's fourth CD in 2010 and the choir's planned trip to London in May 2011.

About the UAB Gospel Choir

The UAB Gospel Choir is a music performance class that is open to UAB students of all majors. One credit hour is earned for participating. The choir has grown from 38 voices in 1995 to an average of 145, and they have released three CDs and DVDs, present sold-out concerts at the Alys Stephens Center and tour annually. The choir's recordings are available on campus at Barnes & Noble at UAB, cdbaby.com, iTunes and Amazon.com. In 2008 their song "After You've Prayed About It" debuted at No. 23 on XM Radio's Spirit Channel play list; two weeks later, it climbed to the No. 2 spot for six weeks. They are a national and international ambassador for the university, receiving critical acclaim in newspapers, on television and online.