Black Greek Voices United
Uniting Divine 9 choirs through music and service
Join a movement where gospel harmonies meet decades of service. BGVU channels music to uplift neighborhoods, celebrate Divine 9 legacy, and create fellowship across generations. Be present for the inaugural holiday concert and help build a lasting scholarship legacy.
The Mission
Music as community uplift
Black Greek Voices United harnesses music to lift community spirits, preserve the Divine 9 tradition of service, and create shared opportunities for fellowship and action. We gather singers, chapters, and supporters to turn performance into purpose and impact.
- Music that strengthens neighborhoods
- Honoring the Divine 9 legacy of service
- Building communal solidarity through song
Together, we sound stronger.
Inaugural Concert
Celebrate the season with a gospel holiday collaboration across the Divine 9. Expect stirring choir performances, guest leadership, and a strong community fellowship component — a performance and cultural celebration for the whole family.
- Gospel holiday celebration
- Divine 9 collaboration
- Community & fellowship event
- Performance opportunity
Save the Date — December 19, 2025
Scholarship Endowment Spotlight
Honoring Silas Purnell
Silas Purnell championed college access and education for underserved youth. The BGVU endowment continues his lifelong work by funding college-bound students and creating a sustainable legacy that centers opportunity and mentorship.
- Funds go toward college-bound students
- Long-term, sustainable legacy
- Philanthropy rooted in purpose
Join the Choir
Open to Divine 9 members — rehearsals listed below
BGVU invites Divine 9 chapters to join the collective choir for the December concert. Rehearsals are open, supportive, and built to welcome singers of varied experience. Fill out the intake form to participate or volunteer.
Rehearsal Schedule
- Sat – Oct 4 @ Bright Star Church — Noon – 2 p.m.
- Sat – Oct 25 @ Bright Star Church — Noon – 2 p.m.
- Sat – Nov 1 @ Bright Star Church — Noon – 2 p.m.
- Sat – Nov 15 @ Bright Star Church — Noon – 2 p.m.
- Sat – Dec 6 @ New Faith Baptist Church — Noon – 2 p.m.
- Sat – Dec 13 @ New Faith Baptist Church — Noon – 2 p.m.
- Tues – Dec 16 @ New Faith Baptist Church — 7 p.m.
Rehearsal Locations
- Bright Star Church — 735 E. 44th Street, Chicago, IL 60653
- New Faith Baptist Church — 25 S. Central Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443
Calling All Divine 9 Singers
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