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Kenneth Roberts joins members of the Chicago Black Catholics Choir, directed by Tyrone Pittman, as they performed at the Chicago Gospel Music Festival June 23 at Ellis Park, 3700 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Karen Callaway / Catholic New World

Zaida Davidson takes her turn directing the choir. It was the first time a Catholic choir performed at the festival. Formed in 2010 with 35 members, the choir has grown to 50 voices under the direction of Pittman, who is music director at Holy Angels Parish (E. Oakwood) and St. Philip Neri Parish (E. 72nd St.). For more information, visit www.chicagoblackcatholicschoir.org Karen Callaway / Catholic New World