Although I had always loved the song Lean on me, it became my favorite song because of the Marist College Gospel Choir. the first time I entered into the Gospel Choir room, I was welcomed and well received. Instantly, I felt at peace with myself because I was with my family. A family I know in spirit, but did not know the members individually.
On my first day joining the Marist College Gospel Choir, when the rehearsal was about to close, the choir ended up with the song "Lean on me." I could not help it but to sing on top of my voice and instantly, I was noticed. Everybody stopped and they let me do the solo. I could not refuse it but to embrace it with gladness in my heart. I felt a sense of satisfaction and then I knew that the Gospel Choir at Marist College was where I belonged.
Four of my friends whom I brought to the choir were welcomed and they have been committed members since then. This proves that the Marist College Gospel Choir is home to everyone. We have professors, staff, students, and commuters involved in the choir because we are a family. All I can say:
The Marist College Gospel Choir is my family being away from my family in two years.