Gospel & Spirituals that Fueled the Civil Rights Movement
Mon, February 2, 2026
Dinner Program
Diane White-Clayton, principal, and the BYTHAX Ensemble
Diane White-Clayton
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The BYTHAX Ensemble is a collective of performers with outstanding artistry who desire to serve God and humanity with their musical gifts. Under the direction of conductor, composer, pianist & soprano,
Dr. Diane White-Clayton, the ensemble features her original works as well as a vast array of music ranging from gospel to classical. Dr. Dee & BYTHAX impart transformative experiences that heal the heart and inspire the soul. Comprised of choir directors, teachers, ministers, recording artists and business professionals, they are united by their commitment to integrity, faith, and their love of music.
Dr. Diane White-Clayton, the ensemble features her original works as well as a vast array of music ranging from gospel to classical. Dr. Dee & BYTHAX impart transformative experiences that heal the heart and inspire the soul. Comprised of choir directors, teachers, ministers, recording artists and business professionals, they are united by their commitment to integrity, faith, and their love of music.
This BYTHAX Ensemble's Athenaeum performance is the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Event.
The BYTHAX Ensemble's Athenaeum performance is also part of a 4-part musical series for this academic year: Devotional and Spiritual World Music featuring Ghanian, South Asian, American Gospel, and Brazilian traditions.