You got a guy™ for tickets
Follow Gospel Mass tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.
On the schedule
Inside the performance
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Gospel Mass is a transformative six-movement work by composer Robert Ray that fuses gospel energy with liturgical reverence. Premiered by the University of Illinois Black Chorus in Urbana-Champaign, this piece has traveled the world, becoming a staple in choirs and orchestras alike. The NRAC (New Rhythm Arts Collaborative) and the Jena Jubilee Singers present selections that spotlight this engaging repertoire, alongside Ray’s broader catalog.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
As a work typically running about 20–25 minutes, Gospel Mass blends material from Kyrie to Agnus Dei with a vibrant mix of gospel, funk, and jazz influences. It’s an accessible, high-impact program opener or centerpiece for concert programs, worship concerts, and festival performances.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Upcoming 2025 performances bring Gospel Mass to diverse venues and communities, with notable engagements in Hagerstown, MD; Quincy, IL; Oak Park, IL; Glen Ellyn, IL; and San Jose, CA. NRAC released a studio recording of Gospel Mass in 2023, followed by an accompanying EP edition in 2023–2024, distributed on Bandcamp and Apple Music. While the composer Robert Ray passed away in 2022, his work continues to inspire performers and audiences worldwide. Follow official channels for updates and new releases from NRAC and the Jena Jubilee Singers, and secure your seats early for these upcoming engagements.
The live experience
What reaches the room
Commissioned and performed by acclaimed ensembles such as IN UNISON Chorus and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Gospel Mass remains a reliable, uplifting choice for audiences seeking rich vocal harmony and dynamic, soulful accompaniment.
The essentials
The records
Upcoming 2025 performances bring Gospel Mass to diverse venues and communities, with notable engagements in Hagerstown, MD; Quincy, IL; Oak Park, IL; Glen Ellyn, IL; and San Jose, CA. NRAC released a studio recording of Gospel Mass in 2023, followed by an accompanying EP edition in 2023–2024, distributed on Bandcamp and Apple Music. While the composer Robert Ray passed away in 2022, his work continues to inspire performers and audiences worldwide. Follow official channels for updates and new releases from NRAC and the Jena Jubilee Singers, and secure your seats early for these upcoming engagements.
Commissioned and performed by acclaimed ensembles such as IN UNISON Chorus and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Gospel Mass remains a reliable, uplifting choice for audiences seeking rich vocal harmony and dynamic, soulful accompaniment.
Pick your night