2023 Pruit Memorial Symposium Schedule
The Pruit Memorial Symposium and Baylor University are privileged to have Pastor Sandra Crouch, beloved sister of Andraé Crouch, as our special guest and honoree. For bio information for program participants, click the * after their name.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
| 6:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception honoring Robert Darden |
Moody Memorial Library Black Gospel Archive and Listening Center |
Thursday, March 16, 2023
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration | Truett Theological Seminary |
| Black Gospel Archive & Learning Center Tours | Moody Memorial Library | |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Opening Session Singing with Andraé: Vocalists Panel |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 11:00 a.m. | Performing with Andraé: Musicians Panel with Kevin Bond*, James Neuble, Michael Neuble, Joseph Woolfalk* Convener: Stephanie Boddie* Moderator: Emmett G. Price III* |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Opening Luncheon - Registration Required "The Music & Ministry of Andraé Crouch" Music: Joslyn Henderson* Sponsored by the Baylor Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media |
Piper Great Hall, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 2:00 p.m. | "Race, Rhythm, and Religion: Chronicling Andraé Crouch's Dual Role as a Contemporary Christian Music Pioneer and Gospel Music Trailblazer" Birgitta Johnson* Convener: Adrienne Cain* |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 3:15 p.m. | "Andraé vs. James Cleveland: The Best of Frenemies" Robert Marovich* Convener: Sinai Wood* |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 4:30 p.m. | Supper | |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Community Gospel Sing Sponsored by the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies & Second Missionary Baptist Church |
Second Missionary Baptist Church, |
Friday, March 17, 2023
| 8:30 a.m. |
"The Legend and the Legacy: Tracing Andraé Crouch's Impact on 21st Century Gospel Music" Sponsored by the Baylor Department of History |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 9:45 a.m. | Music and Ministry with Andraé: The Disciples with Sandra Crouch*, Sherman Andrus*, and Fletch Wiley* Convener: Eric Amouzou* Moderator: Jimmy Abbington* |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 11:00 a.m. |
“Evangelism Reimagined: The Crossover Effect of the Musical Expressions of Andraé Crouch” Sponsored by the Baylor Department of Religion |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Closing Luncheon - Registration Required "The Theology of Andraé Crouch" Music: Joslyn Henderson* Sponsored by George W. Truett Theological Seminary and Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church |
Great Hall, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 2:00 p.m. | "Andraé Crouch: The Pianist — Recital and Lecture" Eric Reed Convener: Sam Henderson* |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 3:15 p.m. |
"Andraé Crouch and the ‘gospel sound’: Gospel Codes in Pop Music" Convener: Monique Ingalls* |
Paul Powell Chapel, Truett Theological Seminary |
| 4:45 p.m. | Supper | |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Tribute Concert A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Andraé Crouch Closing: Robert Darden* Sponsored by the Baylor School of Music |
Jones Concert Hall |
Saturday, March 18, 2023
| 8:30 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast & Conversation | La Quinta Inn and Suites, 911 S. 10th Street |