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The nonprofit “Negro Spiritual” Scholarship Foundation is preserving a heritage within America’s musical legacy – the Negro spiritual song – and supporting a future for deserving young people as they transition from high school to college. Along the way our GRADY-RAYAM PRIZE vocal programs develop and showcase talent that is suited to classical singing.

Bass-Baritone Alexander Turner acquitted himself rather well in the 2005 (Florida) GRADY-RAYAM PRIZE Competition, and was named Runner-up Male Vocalist for his efforts. A graduate of Jones High School, Alex had the good fortunate to study under Miss Darlean Coleman, and to travel extensively with her Concert Choir. The excellent training he received shows itself in fine light with this performance of the primal sorrow song De Blin’ Man Stood On De Road An’ Cried, delivered during our Suitable Airs program in the Fall of 2005 with the incomparable Gale Jones Murphy at piano. Tall, thin as a rail, and the very picture of tuxedo-wearing elegance, the young Mr. Turner sang on that occasion as if he was himself as ancient as the biblical image – drawn from the gospel of Luke – he painted. The effect was intensely dramatic and deeply spiritual. Nowadays, under the tutelage of “NS”SF Music & Education Director, Edward Washington II, Alexander continues to nurture his vocal development in our studio program, and performs regularly with our Master Singers ensemble.