BATESVILLE, Arkansas — The Lyon College Gospel Choir will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, in the Bevens Music Room of the Brown Fine Arts Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd. The event is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of Barretta Robinson, the program will feature an evening of praise and inspiration, blending traditional and contemporary gospel selections performed by student and community vocalists.
The concert will open with a prayer and welcome, followed by a selection of songs of inspiration performed by the choir. Featured pieces include “Jesus Promised” by the Chicago Mass Choir; “My Life is in Your Hands” by Kirk Franklin & God’s Property; “Faithful Is Our God,” written by Hezekiah Walker; and “How Much We Can Bear” by The Choir Room.
A motivational segment will include performances of “Grateful” by Hezekiah Walker, “Joy” by The Choir Room, “Goodness of God” by CeCe Winans and “The Blood Still Works” by Malcolm Williams and Great Faith.
“This concert is a celebration of faith and community,” Robinson said. “Our choir members have dedicated themselves throughout the semester, and this program reflects not only their talent but their shared spirit of praise and encouragement. We are grateful for the support of Lyon College and the north Arkansas community.”
The program will conclude with closing remarks from Robinson.
The Lyon College Gospel Choir is accompanied by pianists Hunter Hall and Jaalyn Steen. Choir members include sopranos Paolina Pandolfi-de-Rinaldis, Sheila Avant, Amy Hardin, Roberta McGuffey, Sajani Sharma, Sandra Moyo, Amber Kelley, Lynette Waters and Elisabeth Meadows; altos Karen Ford, Makayla Brooks Bales, Sonya Rucker and Ashley Insell; and tenors Nathan Hutto, Hunter Hall and Rochelle Neely.
About Lyon College
Lyon College, a private, liberal arts institution founded in 1872, is the oldest college in the state with its original charter. Ranked by US News & World Report as a 2025 “Best College,” Lyon currently enrolls 781 students from more than 33 states and 14 countries. Students can tailor their education, selecting from 32 majors, as well as pre-professional, individualized options and select graduate programs. Learn more at lyon.edu.
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