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Under the direction of Nathan L. Nelson, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Spiritual Ensemble is a long time dream come true of its founder and President Lee Pringle. The newly formed Ensemble is the organic outcome of the CSO Gospel Choir’s broad vocal talent focusing on African-American spirituals and sacred music in a variety of performance settings.

The ensemble strives to honor the devout musical tradition that African-Americans formed as slaves after arriving in this country and in particular its relevant history here in the South Carolina Low Country.

The Spiritual Ensemble will perform concerts to include the upcoming Second Annual Charleston International Festival of Choirs, the 2009 and 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, regional performances throughout the tri-county area, and other special events.