Performances & Appearances
Milton House Signature Event
The Milton House Museum’s Signature Event is our premier annual fundraiser, bringing the community together to celebrate and support our mission. Each year features a unique experience, designed to engage audiences while raising essential funds for the museum’s ongoing operation and preservation.
The 2026 Milton House Museum Signature Event will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Janesville Performing Arts Center in Janesville. This special evening will feature an opening performance by Ko-Thi Dance Company of Milwaukee, followed by a main performance from the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Tennessee. The museum is proud to bring these exceptional performers to the community for an unforgettable night celebrating history, culture, and the arts.
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Jubilee Day
Join Fisk University for Jubilee Day, a celebration honoring the extraordinary legacy of the original Fisk Jubilee Singers and their enduring contributions to Fisk University, American music, and the world. The day will begin with a special Convocation, followed by a pilgrimage to the gravesites of original Jubilee Singers interred throughout Nashville.
Free and open to the public!
VentureCrushFG
VentureCrushFG (in person in NYC or by Zoom) on Wed., Oct. 21 at 5-8PM ET.
We'll begin with a fireside chat featuring the Grammy-winning Fisk University Jubilee Singers, America's 1st HBCU choral ensemble (founded 1871).
Our startup/venture panel will feature the Honorable Sharon Bowen (Chair, NYSE; former Commissioner, CFTC; Director, Neuberger Berman and Akamai) and Mar Hershenson, Ph.D. (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Pear VC; Lecturer, Stanford University). Meredith Beuchaw (Partner, ECVC, Lowenstein Sandler LLP & Co-Founder, VentureCrush Women in VC) and Ed Zimmerman (Chair & Co-Founder, ECVC, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Co-Founder, VentureCrush & Co-Founder, First Close Partners) will co-moderate.
Harvard Glee Club & Fisk Jubilee Singers®
Join the historic Harvard Glee Club, America's oldest collegiate choir (founded in 1858), under the direction of Andrew Clark, for an inspiring evening of choral music in collaboration with the Fisk Jubilee Singers, conducted by Dr. G. Preston Wilson, Jr.
A Special Evening with the Fisk Jubilee Singers: Celebrating HBCU Legacy and Black History Month
The SAG-AFTRA Nashville Local invites you to a profound and inspiring event in honor of Black History Month and the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a performance and presentation by the internationally acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers. This world-renowned ensemble, rooted in the rich tradition of Fisk University, will be led by the esteemed Fisk University professor, Dr. G. Preston Wilson, Jr..
Community Concert
Experience the power of history, harmony, and hope with the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music that transcends time — spirituals, gospel, and songs that tell the story of resilience and freedom. For over 150 years, the Fisk Jubilee Singers® have lifted their voices to preserve and share the legacy of African American spirituals. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness their unmatched artistry and soul-stirring sound live in concert.
Commencement Concert
Join us for the Fisk Jubilee Singers' Commencement Concert on May 4th at Fisk University in the Fisk Memorial Chapel, celebrating the legacy of music, excellence, and tradition. This special performance honors the graduating class with the timeless spirituals that have defined the ensemble for generations. Experience an unforgettable evening of song and celebration on this momentous occasion.
First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill
Experience the soul-stirring harmonies of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in a special performance at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill in Nashville. Join us for an evening of powerful spirituals and rich musical tradition in one of the city’s most historic churches. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of faith, history, and song.
Echo Chamber Music Series
Join us for a remarkable evening of music and history as the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers perform live at the iconic Parthenon in Nashville. Experience the powerful and moving sounds of this legendary ensemble as they share their rich musical heritage through the spirituals that have resonated for generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness an extraordinary performance in one of Nashville’s most historic venues.