Raymond Wise

Dr. Raymond Wise is Adjunct Professor at Indiana University's African American and African Diaspora Studies program and Professor of Practice at Trevecca Nazarene University. As Director of the African American Choral Ensemble and Associate Director of the African American Arts Institute, he specializes in African American musical traditions and choral performance.

His academic work focuses on:

• Gospel music history and pedagogy
• Cultural preservation through music
• Choral direction techniques
• African American spiritual traditions
• Community-based music education

Dr. Wise's applied research bridges academic study with performance practice, maintaining active touring and workshop schedules nationally.