2023 Pruit Memorial Symposium
2023 Pruit Memorial Symposium
My Tribute: The Life and Legacy of Andraé Crouch
March 15-18, 2023 • Baylor University
This year's Pruit Memorial Symposium brings together scholars and practitioners from across academic disciplines to explore the life, music, and legacy of Andraé Crouch and, more broadly, the cultural, social, and spiritual roles Black Sacred Music plays in the life of communities within and beyond North America.
Along with panel discussions, presentations, and performances, the symposium will also feature a Community Gospel Sing at Second Baptist Missionary Church (2001 Dallas Street, Waco) and a tribute concert in Jones Concert Hall on the Baylor campus featuring singers and musicians who performed with Andraé Crouch. Learn more about these public events!
Registration is only required for the Opening and Closing Keynote sessions. There is no cost or tickets needed to attend symposium sessions, the Community Gospel Sing, or the Andraé Crouch Tribute Concert.
If you have questions or would like addition information, please email pruitsymposium@baylor.edu.
Our Featured Presenters
Pastor Sandra E. Crouch, twin sister of Andraé Crouch, will also be at the Symposium, along with Sherman Andrus, Kevin Bond, Alfie Silas Durio, Joslyn Henderson, Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, Linda McCrary, Eric Reed, Howard Smith, Fletch Wiley and Brother Yusef.
The Community Gospel Sing on March 16 and the Tribute Concert on March 17 each highlight the music of Andraé Crouch. Each event is free and open to the public. Click here for more details on each of these public concert events!
Media
Baptist News Global (Doug Haney)
Travel & Accommodations
The 2023 Pruit Memorial Symposium will be held on and near the campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Please visit the Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau website to learn more about the Waco area and plan your visit. A small number of hotel rooms are available at a conference rate at La Quinta Inn & Suites on 911 S. 10th Street. Call (254) 756-2929 and ask for the "Baylor Pruit Symposium" group rate.
Sponsors
The 2023 Pruit Memorial Symposium is sponsored by George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor Libraries, Baylor School of Music, the Center for Christian Music Studies, the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media, the Baylor Department of History, the Baylor Department of Religion, Baylor Line Foundation, Second Missionary Baptist Church, and Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Kathy Hillman (Kathy_Hillman@baylor.edu).