About

The Brazeal Dennard Chorale

The Brazeal Dennard Chorale is one of the oldest African-American choral organizations in the country. Founded in 1972, The Chorale is committed to providing enriching performances. The mission of the Chorale, as set by its founder, Dr Brazeal W. Dennard, is to remember, discover, preserve, and share the Negro spiritual as a part of the artistic community, and to rediscover and perform significant choral works by African-American composers. The chorale is especially proud of its rôle in the development of the Classical Roots Concert Series with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Through these annual concerts, African-American contributions to the classical tradition are brought to life in the performance of orchestral works by African-American composers.