New Orleans, LA – The renowned Dillard University Concert Choir (DUCC) is set to embark on
its Annual Spring Tour, bringing its signature blend of musical excellence and cultural heritage to
audiences in Shreveport, LA, and Dallas, TX.
The 2025 Spring Tour includes two special performances:
Shreveport, LA
Saturday, March 15, 2025
5 p.m.
Galilee Baptist Church – 1500 Pierre Ave., Shreveport, LA
Dallas, TX
Sunday, March 16, 2025
10 p.m.
Friendship-West Baptist Church – 2020 Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX
These concerts serve as a fundraiser for the DUCC, and all alumni, friends, and supporters are
encouraged to attend and contribute to sustaining the choir’s legacy of excellence.
The Dillard University Concert Choir, with its first performance dating back to December 8, 1935,
is a distinguished musical ensemble recognized for its rich history and artistic achievement. The
choir’s legacy includes a historic White House performance during the 2011-2012 season,
further cementing its reputation on the national stage.
Founded under the leadership of Professor Frederick Hall, the DUCC’s inaugural tour
(1935-1936) set a precedent for excellence that continues today. Under the direction of S.
Carver Davenport, Associate Professor of Music and Concert Choir Director, the DUCC has
flourished. With an unprecedented 48-year tenure, Davenport holds the distinction of being the
longest-serving choral director among all 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs).
For more information about the Dillard University Concert Choir and ways to support this year’s
tour, please contact Keith Tillman at ktillman@dillard.edu.
About Dillard University
Dillard University, a historically Black liberal arts institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, is
committed to cultivating leaders who excel in their fields and serve their communities. Through
academic rigor, cultural preservation, and artistic expression, Dillard continues to shape the next
generation of changemakers.
Media contact:
Tara G. Cunningham
tcunningham@dillard.edu
504-816-4204
