Morehouse Glee Club
Derek Curtis I Posted September 11, 2024 I YouTube
In Morehouse’s Glee Club, in their song, “Ain’t Got Weary Yet,” a similar upbeat cadence is modeled as the lead singer evokes clear emotion in his voice to erect the song’s message. An African American Spiritual, “Ain’t Got Weary Yet,” was arranged in 2023 by Courtney Carey, a Morehouse Alumni, and holds the message of patience for a better future despite current trials and tribulations. The song starts with a solo singer who elongates the lyrics and adds a clear emotional undertone to his voice. The other singers lower their voices, which makes the song sultry and helps the audience feel a connection to the resilience Carey wanted to impress in his arrangement. The disposition of the singers is convincing of the song’s message as they convey a strong presence and evident understanding of the deeper meaning of the lyrics. The lead singer further demonstrates this with his facial expressions and body language. – Review by Black Music Scholar of Morehouse Glee Club concert at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA on September 11, 2024.
