Educational Presentations

Arthur C. Jones, PhD
Lecturer and Vocalist

Dr. Arthur C. Jones is the Founder and Chair Emeritus of The Spirituals Project, and he is also an accomplished singer and is available as soloist or recitalist. He provides interactive, age-appropriate educational and musical presentations on the origins, history, and modern-day use of the spirituals that can be tailored to specific events.

Dee Galloway
Poet-In-Residence

Dee Galloway is an accomplished and dynamic performing poet and vocalist, who also serves as Program Administrator for The Spirituals Project. In 2006, Ms. Galloway was commissioned by the organization to create and perform an original poem to commemorate the spirituals. “They Slice the Air” celebrates the ongoing influence of the spirituals throughout the history of America. The poem later became the title cut of the latest CD recording from the Spirituals Project Choir. Ms. Galloway is available to perform “They Slice the Air” as part of your special event. She also conducts interactive educational and musical presentations for youth and adults on music, poetry, and activism. Ms. Galloway is also available as a speaker/presenter on the origins, history, and modern-day use of the spirituals.