Voice | Angie Richardson | All Levels | Period 2 | Week 4 (July 27-31, 2026)
Improvisation, musical expression, and individual uniqueness are all part of gospel music, essential for both soloists and choir members. In this class Angie will help singers along this path, drilling down on specifics of the genre. Expect some listening and a lot of singing. As with the choir, all songs will be taught by ear. The class is aimed at singers, but instrumentalists will also gain from Angie’s powerful approach to the keyboard.
About the Instructor
Angie Richardson grew up in Charleston, West Virginia where she began singing in church at age six. At age ten, she began playing the piano by ear. Born into a musically inclined family, Angie’s experiences with music in her church and with her family shaped her life. She has toured the world with the Ethel Caffie-Austin Singers, performed for the West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s Vandalia Gathering, been a special guest on Bob Thompson’s Public Broadcasting Christmas jazz special, and performed at dozens of special events and festivals across the country. As a gospel music workshop clinician, Angie travels throughout the country performing gospel music workshops for churches and choirs.