WSSU Choir; Brandon Gaines, tenor - More Like You - Royzell Dillard

Winston-Salem State University Choir, Alumni Choir and Friends
'Stony the Road We Trod...Lifting Our Voices'
Celebrating the music of Dr. Roland M. Carter
Brandon Gaines, tenor
Dr. Roland M. Carter, conductor
Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke, conductor
Dr. Myron Brown, accompanist
First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC
3/26/17
Video by Mark Manring - manring.net
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[@ashlij.washington9863]

I’m tears as I write this. I sang this at Hampton, with HIS CHOSEN SOUNDS with Mr. Dillard from 2005-2009. This song jumped in my spirit this morning and I was so blessed to find this this morning. Beautiful rendition. Thank you for his legacy WSSU. And the soloist? Whewwwww. The control and beauty. Thank you, thank you.

[@dvaestrodsb]

Ashli, thank you very much for your comments. Royzell and I were classmates and College and Concert Choir siblings. He was our student manager and I was the student conductor. Therefore, we often had to collaborate about all things "choir". I miss him so much! This concert was to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Roland M. Carter (my musical father/mentor) and to share my musical experiences I had at Hampton. I hope it brought wonderful memories back to you. D'Walla Simmons-Burke, Director of Choral and Vocal Studies Winston-Salem State University

[@nakiayoung1663]

The way this song has ministered to spirit is unexplainable! ❤️

[@DaLastTenor]

Sing Brandon!!! WSSU University Choir is 2nd to None!!!! I’m a proud product of this great group of singers under the baton of Maestra D’Walla S. Burke!

[@Anfani]

I love the fullness of his voice

[@kelz81]

Sing Brandon!!!!! My God!! I'm surely a product of the VSU Concert Choir under the direction of the one and only Johnnella L. Edmonds, but I love y'all too!!! LOL!! This Royzell song is GREAT!!!

[@seangrandison3788]

Yes, I'm a product of Johnella L. Edmonds as well. I remember Royzell Dillard, he was a nice man. This piece is awesome, so inspiring. Brandon, he is a vocal powerhouse. Love it!!!!!!!

[@jaylinbingham9444]

Sing young King! I had the absolute pleasure of singing under Dr. Royzell Dillard at Hampton University and this was my most favorite song. His presents is missed. Thank you for this unintentional living tribute of his legacy!

[@Kimerlin81]

Same

[@dvaestrodsb]

This was a VERY intentional tribute to my classmate - Royzell Dillard! Royzell and I were both students at Hampton at the same time, under the leadership of Dr. Roland M. Carter.

[@sydneycroskey-dhs-baltimor9603]

Sing Brandon

[@lashenegreatestvoiceofhere4342]

Go WSSU sing what Paul tells us Strive for.Perfection. Sing it Brandon. I think.of my Elementary School Teachers and Principal. They taught us Black History and Anthems they learned from Winston Salem Teachers College now WSSU.

[@zacharylavender1568]

Is there a score? If so, how can I purchase a copy?

[@biancaandrews37]

Thank you for posting this. Royzell Dillard was the choir director at hampton university and they used to sing this beautiful song in chapel. I have been trying to find a recording of this song for years. So glad I finally found one

[@GeaMusic]

have you sung in this choir?

[@jarrettwalton7972]

I am a Alum of Hampton and sang under Mr. Dillard. The original version had more parts.

[@GeaMusic]

Jarret, can you share the pdf file from this music sheet? [e-mail]

[@GeaMusic]

are u a singer major or minor?

[@azariahmabry7689]

I agree! I am apart of His Chosen Sounds(Hampton University's gospel choir) and I love when we sing this song.

[@aliciamarshall7055]

Beautiful Brandon and WSSU

[@CACingenuity]

This is so beatiful....can someone kindly share the sheet music or let me know where to purchase it....thanks

[@dvaestrodsb]

You should contact the current director of choirs - Professor Omar Dickerson

[@NahThatsTragic]

did you ever get the sheet music?

[@kassandrascott8712]

Amen choir! Sing Brandon!

[@francispascal8356]

I will strive to be more like You Lord..everyday of my entire life.. Please help me Lord..without You I'll fall apart..

[@adrianmwhite]

I sang this in Hampton’s Gospel Choir under the leadership of Royzell Dillard. Thank you for singing this song so beautifully!

[@jlfuller3176]

I loved hearing this song in the memorial chapel! 💙⚓💙

[@pamelahicks-washington2703]

❤

[@intel-genome4363]

❤❤❤

[@tinagoins5919]

Beautiful

[@zacharylavender1568]

Nice!

[@kayc421]

I dont understand how the audience is just sitting and watching. I would have been in full worship. That was beautiful!

[@musicandtheater7681]

I miss choir, one-day I hope to return and learn with Mrs.burk #ItsSoHardToBeARam

[@RaquelLima-rf3vg]

Do you have the complete lyrics ?

[@mariahgiselle5957]

Who wrote this song?

[@GeaMusic]

It so amazing

[@jarrettwalton7972]

Royzell Dillard. He was the Director of Choirs at Hampton University. He used to be over the Minister's Conference in Virginia also.