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Rehersal Flow
6:30-7:00pm VIBE Check & Roll
6:40 Ice breakers
6:45 Announcements & Updates
6:50 Devo Uplift
7:00 Response to Devo
7-8pm Hour of power rehearsal
About Alphaeus
Alphaeus is married to his best friend and collaborator Alexias Anderson of 16 years. Alphaeus Anderson is the author of Youth Magnet. He is also the founder of Gain Maintain, a platform dedicated to providing cutting-edge strategies, training modules, and courses to coach leaders, as they work to attract and empower youth in the local church. A successful independent gospel label was started by Alphaeus in 2008 and is home of award winning artists and provides production and compositions for many national recording gospel artists. Alphaeus Anderson is the author of Youth Magnet.Annually, Anderson attracts hundreds of students during the spring and summer, to sing in a choir he started with only one child 19 years ago. Alphaeus speaks to thousands of students in schools, churches, and community centers. His musical compositions are performed in ministries across the nation and Canada and he has been featured at the National GMWA Youth and Young Adult Division Conference, the National Baptist Convention, Billboard and terrestrial and internet radio.Alphaeus is one of the recipients of the 2016 President Barack Obama Volunteer Service Award, presented by Ambassador Lenora Peterson. When not on the road training, speaking and presenting, he can be found teaching at eat-center.com or at The House of Judah.Love to travel, hike, grill, and boo'd up with wife of 17 yrs.
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Songwriter
Stellar Awards
Entrepreneur
Youth Empowerment
Philanthropist
TRIO & CLUTCH
+ our awesome Assistant Director
Jamesia
Trio
Paris
Trio
QD
Trio
Ashley
Clutch Captain
Noye
Clutch
Vacant
Clutch
Jared White
Asst Director/Songwriter/ Musician
Upcoming 2025 Fall Events
email ander877@uscupstate.edu
864-650-2858
Office #110 in HPAC
August 24 | QL Worship Experience Volunteer Opportunity | Love Story Greenville, SC| Wear USC Upstate Gospel Choir or Merch
August 27 | Gospel Grille | 5-7:30pm
September 3 | Faithfest | CLC
September 21 | Brooklyn Baptist Church Columbia SC | College Day (Transpo provided)
October 1 | Gullah Collective Masterclass & Concert | 7-8pm | HPAC 101
Pending
- Sunday AM & PM Concert
- Fall or Spring Youth & College Gospel Festival (Amphitheater)
- Game Night
- Elderly Care Center Visit
- Christmas Worship Night
- On Campus Flash Mob
- Christmas Party
- Karaoke Night
- Study Night
- Wings & Sings
- Soup & Sing
- Gospel Aux Battle
- USC Upstae Gospel Choir Podcast
- Spring 2026 | Tryon NC Fine Arts Concert
Archived Songs
Glory Glory
Running
If Anyman Be In Christ
Already Done
Who You Say I Am (Snippett)
Glory Glory
Running
If any man be in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17
Ifany man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away
behold, all things are become new.
Already Done
More Abundantly
I've come that you might have life more abundantly
I've come that you might have life through eternity
I did not come to condemn the world
Nor shame you for your wrong
But I've come to mend your broken heart
And to give your heart a song
I've come to give you life
I've come to give you joy
I've come to give you life
More abundantly, more abundantlyGrace
I needed Your grace more
Than I thought I ever would
You forgave more
Than I thought You ever could
I was stronger in my head
But truth is
I need Your graceGrace
I need Your graceLets Dance
Everytime I feel the spirit movin' down in me
It feels so good to me, I can hardly hold my seat
Don't try to stop me, no don't try to block my way
Let me rejoice and be glad
I will praise him every chance I get (Sopranos)
I can't help it, I just wanna dance (Altos)
Pick one foot up, put one down (Tenors)
Let the Holy Ghost turn you around (All)
Let's dance
Let's dance, y'all
Let's dance, I can feel the spirit
Dance, Like David can you feel it
Dance, Fire in my bones
Dance, Spirit take control
Dance, Let's dance y'all
Dance (repeat and split parts as directed)
Let's Dance!!Savior Do Not pass me by
Everytime I feel the spirit movin' down in me
It feels so good to me, I can hardly hold my seat
Don't try to stop me, no don't try to block my way
Let me rejoice and be glad
I will praise him every chance I get (Sopranos)
I can't help it, I just wanna dance (Altos)
Pick one foot up, put one down (Tenors)
Let the Holy Ghost turn you around (All)
Let's dance
Let's dance, y'all
Let's dance, I can feel the spirit
Dance, Like David can you feel it
Dance, Fire in my bones
Dance, Spirit take control
Dance, Let's dance y'all
Dance (repeat and split parts as directed)
Let's Dance!!Syllabus for those in the class ( Please read carefully)
Gospel Music Ensemble
MUSC U128 |U328
Alphaeus Anderson
Rehearsals: Wednesday at 7:00pm in one of the four places. (Please email to be added to group me)
HPAC - 101 Hall unless other places are communicated.
Alternate rehearsal places are Amphitheater (Outside located) & Black box room
Zoom is the platform of choice for Virtual sessions
Course Description (1 credit hour): The directed performance of traditional and contemporary gospel music. No audition or prior experience is necessary. Mixture of Contemporary Gospel, Spirituals, Traditional Gospel and other inspirational music. The history and practices of Gospel music and worship will be explored. This course will demonstrate a high level of musicianship so that each student will be adequately prepared for work as a director of worship, private instructor, bandleader, composer, producer or professional performer.
Grading Scale: For credit, you must attend at least 90% of rehearsals and performances to earn an A. To earn a B, at least 85%. To earn a C, at least 80%.
Goals and objectives:
The student will demonstrate an acceptable level of aural skills. Students will be assessed on musical terms demonstrated and practiced in the Gospel music style. There will be some sight reading. Music theory related to Gospel music will be explored. Students will be required to survey the history of Gospel music and worship.
Students should take notes when necessary and record rehearsal with phones or digital recorder. Students are encouraged to practice material learned outside of class.
Performance Dates: Performances are occasionally held on or off campus. Attendance is required.
Attire:
Dressy Option: Young ladies should have a nice black dress, skirt or dress slacks and black top. Young men should have a dress shirt, dark slacks.
Please avoid tight fitting clothing, yoga pants, shorts, shoulders out, sneakers. Dress to impress.
T-Shirt Option: Certain performances allow black t-shirt and jeans. Casual performances will be announced. Avoid tank tops, mid-drifts, and shirts with the shoulders and backs exposed.
*Avoid flip flops and sandals.
*Please iron clothing.
*Gospel Choir t-shirt will be an option, if available.
Travel: If the choir sings locally, students must provide own transportation. Any out-of-town travel will be by chartered bus. Please be on time.
Occasional On Campus pop up “Flash Mob”
NOTE: Please familiarize yourself with the USC Upstate Code of Student Behavior and abide by it at all times. It can be found in your USC Upstate Student Handbook