Congratulations are in order to Director Steven Hayes and the Wiley College a cappella choir after the group won the Tom Joyner Foundation website poll for best Historically Black College or University (HBCU) choir.
Wiley won the poll with 52 percent, or 63,840 of the votes.
“We are delighted that we won the poll and we are thankful to all who voted. That so many voted for Wiley is indicative of the fact that this choir’s music truly touches the heart of many in our campus and global family,” said Tammy Taylor, public relations coordinator for Wiley College.
The other schools involved in the poll include : Oakwood University, Dillard University, Norfolk State University, Howard University, Fisk University, Benedict College, Huston-Tilloston University and Hampton University.
A total of 122,816 votes were cast.
Though they weren’t awarded a prize, the choir does get bragging rights and was happy to be included in the poll.
“The students in our choir are happy about the outcome of the poll,” Taylor said. “Their mission is to tell the story of God’s love for all people through their music. They have an impact on everyone who hears them perform and winning the poll provides the opportunity to have an even greater impact as more people will get out to hear them sing and support this ministry.”
This article originally appeared on MarshallNewsMessenger.com
