We celebrate the music of Andre Thomas! This contemporary, African-American composer, arranger, educator and conductor has compiled a huge catalog of music over his career and we’ll perform several of his pieces, along with his major work, “Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy”.  We are joined by special guests, The Milton Ruffin Gospel Chorale, who will sing several pieces of their own, plus a couple with us! Dr Ruffin serves as principal of the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center for Columbus City Schools, faculty member/director of the gospel choir at The Ohio State University, and music director at New Salem Baptist Church alongside his wife, Rev Dr Merlyn Ruffin.