💨 Abstract

In Brooklyn, historically Black churches face declining attendance and gentrification, impacting their choirs. Despite fewer members, music remains central to the church experience. Churches like Concord Baptist in Bedford-Stuyvesant see their choirs shrink but maintain their spiritual significance. Factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, a decline in religious affiliation, and the lack of music education in schools. Some churches, like St.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff