Last rehearsal for the season next week, Thursday, June 12th!!


We were blessed to be a part of the revival at Beautiful Zion Baptist!!


And we had a great time at the Cathedral!
Take a listen to one song — and keep your eye out for more Shades-Vox collaborations!


And we still remember JAZZ FEST!!

Take a listen to Pass me not


For more check us out on our youtube channel
@shadesofpraise4617
or click below:

“How Excellent is Your Name”

Hallelujah, You’re Worthy

or click below to Keep on Makin’ a Way —

from our Covington Third Sunday Series appearance:

more info on that: nola.com article


2024 was a good year for Shades, with appearances at New Orleans Jazz Fest, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Charles Baptist, NOLA East Festival, and Gentilly Festival —
ending appropriately– with Christmas performances! Three of them:
the Algiers Bonfire, Caroling in the Chapel with Ursuline Academy for the Shrine centennial,
and First Presbyterian


Miss Christmas already? Try listening to a couple of songs from Shades Christmas concerts

Go Tell it on the Mountain

Magnify the Lord


Videos & More Below!!



Shades of Praise Unity Project

In the summer of 2020 Shades got together –at a distance– to speak up for racial justice and unity.
Click above to watch.


Another Covid video was “According to Your Faith” written and arranged by Maestro Dwight Fitch, Sr.



In 2016 Shades helped the National Park Service celebrate their 100th birthday!



Shades Makes Number 3 on Gambit’s Bucket List
In September 2014, Gambit Magazine’s 21 Guide included Shades Thursday night rehearsals
on their Bucket List of things to experience living in New Orleans!

Gambit's 21 Bucket List Cover

No 3 on Gamibt Bucket List