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Church music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on church music and on sacred vocal music in general. Sacred vocal compositions are entered under the heading Sacred vocal music and headings referred to under that heading.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Centenary United Methodist Church, Charleston, SC, 1979 - 1997

 File — Box 138, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains documents from various denominational churches, including Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian in South Carolina and other states.

Dates: 1979 - 1997
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.5: Various Churches and Choirs

Church music and Worship Department, 1995

 File — Box 93, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes Constitution, journals, event programs, reports, financial records, calendars, and typescripts.

Dates: 1995
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries / 4.2.1: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina / 4.2.1.1: Correspondence and Meeting Minutes

East Cooper Interdenominational Mass Choir, Charleston, SC, 1996, 1998-1999

 File — Box 138, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains documents from various denominational churches, including Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian in South Carolina and other states.

Dates: 1996, 1998-1999
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.5: Various Churches and Choirs

Henry Harleston Fleming papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1133
Abstract Henry Harleston Fleming (1916-2007), born to Katherine Harleston and Maithlun N. Fleming, in St. Augustine, Florida, was a African-American composer, arranger, professor and director of the choirs at Burke High School, Charleston and South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. A prolific pianist, "Harl Fleming," was an accompanist and director for several regional music ensembles. Fleming and his wife, Marie Martin Fleming lived in the Charleston, South Carolina area...
Dates: 1877-2007; Majority of material found within 1930-2000
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Lucie E. Campbell Church Music Workshop, 1985

 File — Box 86, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains the subseries: Correspondence, Reports, and Programs; Annual Sessions: Minutes and Programs; and Course Manuals, Study Guides and Faculty Documents. Whipper was a faculty member and division administrator.

Dates: 1985
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.1: National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. / 4.1.3: National Baptist Congress of Christian Education / 4.1.3.2: Annual Sessions: Minutes and Programs

Mid-Term Session: Correspondence and Event flyers, 2002

 File — Box 123, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

Contains documents pertaining to the Voorhees College Choir Concert, a fundraiser for the Education Committee.

Dates: 2002
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries / 4.2.5: Charleston County Baptist Association / 4.2.5.3: Education Committee

Music Ministry Correspondence and Financial Reports, 1997

 File — Box 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs, and financial records from the church Benjamin J. Whipper pastored (the church's third pastor, 1940-1997). Lucille Whipper was the Minister of Music, and also instituted a Church Tutorial Program in 1991.

Dates: 1997
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.1: Saint Matthew's Baptist Church

Music Ministry Procedures and Rosters, undated

 File — Box 129, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs, and financial records from the church Benjamin J. Whipper pastored (the church's third pastor, 1940-1997). Lucille Whipper was the Minister of Music, and also instituted a Church Tutorial Program in 1991.

Dates: undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.1: Saint Matthew's Baptist Church

South Carolina Baptist Music Auxiliary: Memorandum and Event Program, 1997, 2004

 File — Box 126, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

Contains document regarding Music Ad Hoc Committee of Charleston County Missionary Baptist Association, in which Whipper was a member.

Dates: 1997, 2004
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries / 4.2.5: Charleston County Baptist Association / 4.2.5.7: Various Charleston County Baptist Association Auxiliaries

The Music Ministry Handbook, 1985

 File — Box 128, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs, and financial records from the church Benjamin J. Whipper pastored (the church's third pastor, 1940-1997). Lucille Whipper was the Minister of Music, and also instituted a Church Tutorial Program in 1991.

Dates: 1985
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.1: Saint Matthew's Baptist Church
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