Shall We Gather  - American Hymns and Spirituals
Appling's singers phrase deftly and climb inside the texts with such natural conviction, you almost forget there’s artistry involved. --The American Record Guide, January/February, 2002Shall We Gather . . . sung with just the right mixture of professional skill and homespun conviction by the William Appling Singers. --The Boston Globe, December 21, 2001The William Appling Singers, an ideal chamber choir, sing with pristine beauty and feeling. --The Detroit Free Press, July 21, 2002