Dr. Mattie Moss Clark Choir Workshop 1986 pt. 1

Dr. Mattie Moss Clark in rehearsal at Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose, CA November 1986 Twinkie Clark on Organ

[@jordanwynne6554]

Her teaching is still needed in choirs today!! The demand for excellence when doing something for God and under the anointing of the Holy Ghost is what a lot of Choirs have lost.

[@jayhbiz]

Not only that, but how she emphasizes the Spirit, and being directed from God concerning choir directing! It’s unheard of today!

[@jordanwynne6554]

You are absolutely correct ✅ and it’s sad!!! I’m ready excited about part two!!!!

[@johnfree3052]

These new church folk couldn’t take her style of teaching.. they would think she is too mean. Now days these folk don’t want you to correct their bad singing. I came up under Dr Clark. I went to her conservatory every summer. I have been a Min of Music for over 30 years.

[@puresoulg]

💯

[@topvictor34]

​@@jayhbizSir you are really trying to break the Internet with these wonderful videos 📷. We say THANK you!!

[@nasirlee1479]

Stuff just aint the same… shoutout to the iconic Twinkie RIP Dr. Mattie Moss Clark

[@geromebrown7582]

TWINKIE has and still is WORKING HARD FOR JESUS! In the game for a LONG TIME 😢❤❤❤❤

[@amarinoxin9596]

All facts, No lies told

[@geromebrown7582]

@@amarinoxin9596okayyyy😅😂 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@geromebrown7582]

@@amarinoxin9596okayyyyy 😅❤❤❤❤

[@geromebrown7582]

@@amarinoxin9596amen ❤😅

[@organist06]

She seems to be enjoying her self more the last five yrs or so

[@najeeblxck]

To think that we wouldn’t even have the gospel choir standard arrangement (soprano-alto-tenor) if it weren’t for Dr. Clark 😮‍💨

[@geromebrown7582]

Ain’t that the truth 😅😅😅 💅🏽

[@geromebrown7582]

And JUST TO THINK THAT THIS TINY (little) LADY (bore) HAS 6 children and they are ALL legendary in their own right ! Dr Clark was a blessing to her family and was a blessing to the world , & the COGIC every where 🙌🏽🙏🏽 😢 a Detroit legend ! ❤❤❤❤

[@geromebrown7582]

@6:15 I love how she said “a drummer can kill the spirit” and the fact she said “thats why I make the muscians get in the choir stand so they can learn the song properly” so they can know how to play the song ! Mattie was a true musician and listener 🙌🏽💯😅❤❤❤ teach mother !

[@jordanwynne6554]

Twinkie does her amazing playing so effortlessly!! She just sits their as if she’s not THE GOAT

[@Lovely-ff7uv]

She was in training to become one. Unbeknownst to her at the time

[@geromebrown7582]

Dr Clark was 61 years of age and a young Twinkie 32 years old in this clip in 1986 , I was 4 years old and I am now 41 years old going on 42 in November 2024 😅❤❤❤ boy oh boy time flies🤦🏽‍♂️!

[@tomkin25]

Same here! Born in 1982.

[@geromebrown7582]

I never ran to a dr Clark video sooo fast 😅😂 🏃🏾‍♂️💨

[@jayhbiz]

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this! I’ve never seen her conduct a rehearsal! You see both her shoes are off! 😂😂

[@user-gq8jp7oj2w]

Chile…..SAME!!🤣🤣🤣

[@kiddmusiq19]

I saw this clip on IG ask for the rest and Hallelu here we are. Taking notes.

[@shanesmith6555]

Right me too!

[@MicaMMoney]

Right!😁

[@londonsmith1147]

Special shout out to those who sang and rehearsed, the musicians, and the video person and all who played a part in this, special thanks to the one who uploaded this experience to share with the world. Dr. Mattie Moss didn’t play, some of us wouldn’t be able to contain ourselves, some of us too sensitive now to take this correctional but we serve a God of excellence who deserves an excellent praise. Thankful for this

[@jayhbiz]

You’re welcome! It’s my pleasure!

[@cherylrobinson-moore6820]

I remember two rehearsals with Mattie Moss Clark ....all were attentive and willing to give 100%....it was not unusual for rehearsals to turn into full-blown anoited services

[@geromebrown7582]

@9:38 she was over the drummer mmc said “Hit it !” 🥁🥁🥁 and then she jumped 💃🏽 when she said it 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@jayhbiz]

😂😂😂

[@Kriztoefur313]

Now this is choir rehearsal!!! I remember those days. We need them to come back💯

[@rhondaaubrey1083]

Oh my God, She Taught That The Music Ministry Isn't About Show But Giving God Your Best.

[@paulettefisher-wong4004]

You have done it again for me. As an admirer of Mattie Moss Clark I Thank you profusely brother for sharing these rare very rare gems of a world class lady. And look at Twinkie, strengthen her Lord and prolong her days on the earth, she has served in your house her whole life!

[@denezstallworth4549]

Jacky is her spitting image and twin

[@musiclover4life407]

So beautiful to see this. Dr Clark really put in a workout.

[@jayhbiz]

She went on to say “I’m not doing this for my health!” 😂😂

[@tinaturnerforpresident5918]

Look at the choir members sitting there soaking all that excellence and knowledge from the great Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.

[@ashead11]

Yup. No phones or distractions

[@Kcs.Vocals]

1:50 this is why The Clark Sisters sing the way they do! This kinda teaching

[@sharonjackson268]

Singing is fine, but are they really saved and living for Jesus? God is looking at the heart...pure heart!

[@snoopyco07]

​@@sharonjackson268 There is always one who has to come in thinking they are deep....😂😂

[@cortney4soul]

@@sharonjackson268did God hire you to be the judge if that? Chill out lady

[@arlethalewis3318]

​​@@sharonjackson268I think their hearts are in the right place

[@varioushonest]

This is great! To see Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, teaching a choir during a workshop is the best. This video captures the personality and the spirit of who she was and what her purpose was to the music ministry.

[@JIMBO22US]

I love how energetic she is

[@jayhbiz]

Ain’t she spry!

[@geromebrown7582]

I’m in awe 😢🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤

[@geromebrown7582]

Yes gawd 😂❤

[@AvidRarf-]

I can only imagine how the rehearsals must have been with the sisters. Indeed, the legacy is truly remarkable! #ItsNotAllInVain

[@rodneykoerber4970]

From 14:41 till the end is where it all pays off. ❤

[@geromebrown7582]

I noticed that too 😅😅😅🤦🏽‍♂️🙌🏽💯💅🏽

[@geromebrown7582]

I notice she don’t have shoes on I wonder did she throw em before the video stared … I wanna see the iconic shoe throw 😅😂❤❤❤ love u dr Clark ! #legend

[@jayhbiz]

They were on the floor behind her! I was looking too! 😂

[@geromebrown7582]

@@jayhbiz😂😂😂okay I was looking hard too 👀 👠

[@najeeblxck]

I thought the same thing 😂😂😂

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

After watching this anointing, went to bed and had the best worship in my dreams

[@danielleabundance4762]

Yall ain’t getting that it had to sound how SHE heard it from GLORY!!!🙌🏾

[@morethandetermined-iyusaf245]

This is unbelievable!! She was a master director!! Palapable 💒

[@KaolinKrunchez]

All of us here from facebook

[@s.hawkins3288]

You already know. Her teachings were not abusive. She demanded excellence.

[@s.hawkins3288]

Whoever posted this video, thank you. I have always wanted to know what a rehearsal experience would have been like for her.

[@yaraallen9141]

I had the honor of being in a choir that she directed in DC...the U.N.A.C choir of the Church of God in Christ. There were about 100 or so people in the choir and THAT night I witnessed the famous shoe! ((0 0)). The rest of the story is that someone returned the shoe! (giggle). Best believe though, that choir was RIGHT! I miss this sound! :(

[@maryglass9320]

If you didn't feel God in this powerful rehearsal from this holy ghost filled women of God you need to search yourself because God is in the place. Place.

[@mj11222]

Lady Karen and Dr. MMC have the same exact walk/gait…wow!💛

[@purposeoverpride9805]

Dorinda too, now that I think of it

[@MegaLabStudios]

Thee Icon! Incredible to see this footage!

[@danielleabundance4762]

I can’t WAIT to see how Kiera baby embodies THIS very task! Mark my words!

[@leonmalone7246]

The rehearsals back in Mason Temple. 70's-80's. Iconic!!

[@angeleen.x648]

Keep these rare videos coming.. What a legendary women of God ❤ #MattieMossClark

[@rhondaaubrey1083]

I Totally Agree 💯. Somewhere We've Seen Christ And The Anointing Being Pushed Behind Entertainment

[@geromebrown7582]

@6:41 I love how she told the drummer “hit it Brutha” like watch my hand Mattie played no games and the fact the drummer caught on by watching her hand , I love her constructive criticism ❤❤❤

[@MaeSekou]

That’s Brotha Willie “Bo Tee” Gollatt. From my home church in San Francisco. His mother (Sis. Murtha Gollatt) was our minister of music. He went on to play on several recordings such as the Hawkins and their cousin Min. Lawrence Mathews. Good Peoples Good Times🔥

[@geromebrown7582]

@@MaeSekouthat’s wassup I hope he didn’t take Dr Clark too serious she meant business and perfection for God but it worked out for his good (the drummer ) she taught him some gems and nuggets for life. Dr Clark the goat and that drummer 🥁👏🏽🙌🏽

[@user-gq8jp7oj2w]

Thanks to whoever uploaded this for future generations to witness a Legend at work🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cogicmike22]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 wow we need this teaching

[@DLdirectordude]

And my choir members think I’m tough, I will surely show them this video!! 😂 Thanks so much for sharing this with the world!! Blessings to you! 🙏🏾

[@glendariggins84]

See the difference between the musician of this time period, and of today, these musicians study and practice.

[@Don-y1i]

This captivates the interest of many inquiring… Please continue to post more gems.

[@Onlyone-m6f]

I clicked on this video so fast would've started a 🔥🔥🔥🔥 lol. SANNGGG Y'ALL!!!!!.. why I feel like I'm in the rehearsal with them lol. Spirit Bless you Ms. Twinkie!!! Imagine being in rehearsal for musicians then choir then had to be at the event early in the morning or late and night then have to be up again the next day.

[@FGCOUNCIL]

The is what the spirit of excellence looks like! Some of the best and blessed in gospel were in these workshops…..

[@puresoulg]

This brings back so many childhood memories 😊

[@kevinlampton]

Wow this is amazing ❤on every level! So much history ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tlmurry85]

I was raised Church of God and start singing at 4. As a teenager we had one director she would throw a songbook or shoe it did'nt matter😅 We were drilled liked marines. But, between Billye Bailey, Quincy Fielding and Claude Carothers, we were good. Could'nt no one play the hymnals like Sis. Carrie Hunter😊

[@veronicablair3570]

Thank you for sharing. I miss choir singing and I miss her. Detroit's own❤❤

[@Danny-ux3kg]

🙌🏽 Great job choir. Wow what a powerful clip. Elder Tony McGill still has that powerful voice and has recorded a choir album with Dr. Mattie Moss Clark since then. To God be the glory.

[@jayhbiz]

He and a portion of his choir were guests that weekend

[@lisagrace2020]

G.O.A.T CLARKS FOR LIFE

[@marvinmillerjr3810]

Thank you for this

[@brandonblocton5246]

Please keep these coming!!!!!

[@pacinorules752]

Thanks for sharing

[@jimforbes1892]

I could see on Twinkie face, if you are honest, that she was growing weary of always at these rehearsals and conventions playing. It came out in the movie when she says to Mom “All you want is me to play the organ. I'm sure she was just frustrated because she loved her mother. Satan as he did to our parents Adam and Eve will make you think you're missing out on life.

[@MrJRP12]

You can definitely see that Her excellence came at a price. She did miss out on freedom.

[@lamaudelewis9866]

I seen it in her face too! Especially when her mom was giving instructions! But I love what she did with the group TCS between 86-90 before she left that too some of her best work

[@darnellkendricks]

Should help us to appreciate her and others like her more And inspire us to be less slothful

[@jayhbiz]

And to think, this was the day after Thanksgiving! The turkey didn’t get a chance to cool off and they were on the plane 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@user-gq8jp7oj2w]

@@lamaudelewis9866Hinestly she did a work in them from 1974-1990💙

[@noreneal7252]

9:17!!!

[@jayhbiz]

Footwork! 😂😂

[@markmountjoy3636]

Very nice! Thankyou!!!!

[@donaldcrain6661]

I ran to this video too

[@herbjnelson2131]

Wow! I’m enjoying this🙏🏽

[@SimplyTomasTheCollection]

Thanks so much for this ❤

[@jayhbiz]

You’re welcome! Dorothy Thompson would invite Dr. Clark and/or one or more Clark Sisters to San Jose, CA every year back then!

[@andrescott2683]

When we left for rehearsal we had a whole lot more than just the song. And that's what they have here working with Dr clarke. They're getting a whole lot more than just the song they're learning. May she rest joyfully in Glory.

[@shaneh734]

Wow, wow wow!💯❤️

[@carlawillis2508]

Just powerful❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@donaldcrain6661]

Beautiful

[@tajirifreedom435]

This is amazing

[@MicaMMoney]

Thanks for sharing this document in time.

[@jayhbiz]

You’re welcome! It is a joy to share this with the world!

[@Delicious1922]

She was truly a gem. RIP Dr. Clark

[@andrescott2683]

Lord God I miss cry with her so it's like this.

[@curtismctizic8183]

Wow! I would have loved to be in this workshop. We don't see/or get this type of training anymore

[@TheOfficialJacobLassiter]

As always, you're coming in clutch with these videos!! Thank you so much, as a fan of Dr. Clark and TCS, I love these gems! I even have the albums.

[@jayhbiz]

My pleasure!

[@MaeSekou]

Thank you so much for posting this. Maaaaaaann! This was the robe dedication for the the singspiration. I was there that Sunday at Mathis Memorial

[@jayhbiz]

Dorinda preached “God don’t want no part time lovers” that Friday night!

[@MaeSekou]

@@jayhbizWow. I didn’t know that. But I know she wore it out. She is the shadow of Mattie. On that Sunday at the musical I don’t remember Dorinda being there. She may have had to fly out early. It was just Dr. Clark, Twinkie, and Karen.

[@stanleyteekay2543]

I would've been so nervous, wouldn't want to mess up and have a shoe thrown at me! 😅

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

Teaching and perfecting to craft/gift

[@puresoulg]

Wow ❗

[@maryglass9320]

YES HE IS IN THE PLACE THE ANOINTING IS THERE SHE MENT GOD ALL THE WAY EVEN FROM HER HOME 🏡 INTO THE WORLD AND THOSE WHO KNEW HER THEY WILL SAY THE SAME THING TO GOD BE THE GLORY..BLESS HIS HOLY NAME.

[@MrKevykev22]

I don't know who you are but all I can do is say "THANK YOU"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please post more...

[@jayhbiz]

I’m just as excited to discover this piece of History! Many don’t know that Dr. Clark frequented San Jose back in the day, even when she wasn’t ministering!

[@msdillon7583]

❤

[@DMajor5]

RICH!!!

[@lowellprofit3235]

I'm having flashbacks

[@minga9274]

You better teach Dr. Mattie Moss Clark!!!

[@kcc09kcc]

This has made its way to Tic Tok!!!😂😂

[@andrescott2683]

See my teacher was taught by her. And that they nailed us to the cross.

[@rayray7896]

Old time church!

[@Nolimit._mb]

You should post something with the Clark sisters in the choir

[@xavierw.richardson2380]

I just lost my breath at 14:41 - my God!

[@MatthewThomas-xf9js]

What is the name of this song? Dr Mattie Moss Clark didn't play.

[@Raymuzick]

This is rich

[@JoyJoy-th6fp]

She did not play!!!

[@Dios745]

They sound good though

[@hazemcdanill8336]

I see where aunjanue Ellis got it from

[@ATLKing404]

She was coaching like Bobby Bowden😂

[@geromebrown7582]

What’s the name of this song Dr Clark is teaching

[@jayhbiz]

“My faith looks up to thee” there’s multiple videos of the song on KZbin

[@CJ-gf5sw]

She was not a game!

[@MaeSekou]

…at all!

[@leonmalone7246]

Never!!

[@Nolimit._mb]

That's linda pawlovich 10:44 11:17

[@jayhbiz]

She lived in San Jose(the city of the workshop)

[@SomeGuy-cw9rw]

Was she the blind lady?

[@jayhbiz]

@@SomeGuy-cw9rw yes

[@edgarcorleon9590]

Ok this is a dumb question. I play by ear somewhat. On My faith Looks up to Thee, does Twinkie switch keys on this song?

[@jayjohnson9489]

In the beginning she goes down a key on savior and then changes again going up on Oh let me from this day. It’s a very liturgical piece of music/ orchestral

[@edgarcorleon9590]

@@jayjohnson9489 Thank you so much!

[@jayjohnson9489]

No problem I also hear in the beginning Twinkie inverts every note when each section comes in she’s basically playing the chord of of each section as they come in but that striking chord on oh is very important .im still listening for more pointers!

[@jayjohnson9489]

Starting in A flat

[@cherylrobinson-moore6820]

You have a trained ear. Their rehearsals were indeed reflective of a strong consistent working relationship between a director and musician, a rarity these days.....​@jayjohnson9489

[@rowlaanbennett7296]

Watching to see if she would throw a shoe 😄😄

[@jayhbiz]

@@rowlaanbennett7296 🤣🤣

[@sywillis62]

I notice she has on no shoes…you know what that means!!! She done already clocked a couple of people! Lol!😂

[@geromebrown7582]

What song is she teaching ?? Name plz ???

[@jayjohnson9489]

My faith looks up to thee by Dr Mattie Moss Clark

[@leonmalone7246]

Mattie Moss Clark!!!! That's it.Thats all.

[@geromebrown7582]

@@leonmalone7246😅😂😂😂😂 okay I got it it’s psalms 150 ❤❤❤

[@marc-stevenjean-louis245]

What is the song that they're learning?

[@jayhbiz]

“My faith looks up to thee”

[@sharonjackson268]

Seems mean to me...I didn't see or feel God in the song.😧

[@snoopyco07]

She is teaching parts to a song, sweetheart. This is not a service.

[@justurs4003]

Having been in a few of her workshops back then, we respected her excellence and appreciated the greatness she brought to singing in a choir. Not mean - these days people are used to half doing things, and the demand for excellence is now called being mean.

[@roshmorrow237]

You numb ?