United in Praise (UP), formerly the Modern Black Mass Choir (MBMC), is a diverse student group consisting of both undergraduate and graduate Duke University students who profess the Christian faith. The choir is one of the oldest student groups on the campus of Duke University. During the mid-sixties, a time when Duke did not openly embrace its cultural and ethnic diversity, the Modern Black Mass Choir was organized in a local church for Duke’s Black students. In 1972, the choir was reorganized as a Duke University student group.
Each year the choir performs at numerous community and on-campus engagements, which consists of ministering at local churches and community centers, participating in youth outreach events, and culminating each semester with a concert. The choir also participates in an annual Spring Tour. During the 1997-1998 school year, in an effort to represent the diversity of the choir members, and above all to emphasize our purpose, the choir was renamed United in Praise. This ministry, a ministry under Duke Chapel’s Black Campus Ministries (BCM) is determined to profess the Christian faith through song. Though the name of the choir has changed, our commitments to Duke University, the Durham community, and Almighty God have remained the same.
Now, we are proud to announce that United In Praise has expanded and consists of a Gospel Choir andPraise Dance Ministry. We are excited and honored that God delights in our worship through song and dance. Praise the Lord!
This year, please join us as we worship our Lord and Savior in Spirit and Truth. Stay tuned for updates about engagements, events and our semester concert!
Each year the choir performs at numerous community and on-campus engagements, which consists of ministering at local churches and community centers, participating in youth outreach events, and culminating each semester with a concert. The choir also participates in an annual Spring Tour. During the 1997-1998 school year, in an effort to represent the diversity of the choir members, and above all to emphasize our purpose, the choir was renamed United in Praise. This ministry, a ministry under Duke Chapel’s Black Campus Ministries (BCM) is determined to profess the Christian faith through song. Though the name of the choir has changed, our commitments to Duke University, the Durham community, and Almighty God have remained the same.
Now, we are proud to announce that United In Praise has expanded and consists of a Gospel Choir andPraise Dance Ministry. We are excited and honored that God delights in our worship through song and dance. Praise the Lord!
This year, please join us as we worship our Lord and Savior in Spirit and Truth. Stay tuned for updates about engagements, events and our semester concert!
A Duke University Organization