Dedicated to the Preservation of Negro Spirituals
and the Legacy of Dorothy Cotton
Dorothy Cotton
“We learned that when we are serving, giving our life and energy to something that is important to us as well as to others, life is meaningful. And that we can’t be bored giving ourselves to positive, transformative work.”
Jubilee Singers
DCJS offers deep, human connection and learning for a wide swath of our Ithaca community. Our year-round residents stand as the origin of our group and still serve as dedicated and enthusiastic participants in our work. They are parents, professionals, and retirees from a wide variety of faiths and belief systems. Some have extensive musical backgrounds and some do not, but all bring commitment and spirit to our endeavor.