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Gospel Meets Symphony 23

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The annual performance pairs the Akron Symphony Orchestra with gospel singers from close to 70 churches in the area.

Sound Company

Buford T. Hedgehog Productions/House Sound

Venue

EJ Thomas Performing Arts Center

University of Akron, Akron, OH

Crew

  • FOH Engineer: Steve M. Savanyu
  • Monitor Engineer: Annebritt Makebakken
  • Systems Engineer: Buford T. Hedgehog
  • Production Manager: Greg Vinci
  • Tour Manager: Granger Cavanaugh

 

Gear

FOH

  • Console: Avid Venue SC48
  • Speakers: EAW LCR clusters, (3) EAW SB528 subs; Meyer Sound fills
  • Amps: QSC
  • Processing: QSC Q-Sys
  • Power Distro: House
  • Snake Assemblies: Whirlwind

 

MON

  • Console: Yamaha LS9-32
  • Speakers: EAW SM260, JBL Cabaret, Galaxy Audio Hot Spots
  • Amps: QSC
  • Wireless Mics: Audio-Technica System 5000 w/AE5400 handhelds
  • Wired Mics: Sennheiser, Shure, AKG, Audio-Technica

 

Event Details

In its 29th year, Gospel Meets Symphony draws singers and musicians from 70 Akron area churches and gospel groups, performing inspirational gospel and classical music with the Akron Symphony Orchestra. Christopher Wilkins serves as the conductor for the orchestra and Jonathan Turner directed the 125-voice choir.