Kendall Ramseur, an award-winning cellist, composer, vocalist, and musical storyteller, is the artist in context at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for the 2026-2027 academic year. During this time, he will be composing Songs from the Wilderness, a new cello concerto inspired by the Exodus narrative that invites audiences to reflect on God’s presence and faithfulness in seasons of wilderness.

As part of the creative process of composing, Kendall will spend time in dialogue with students, faculty, and community members about wilderness experiences, identity, and the role of creativity within the journey of faith. Moderated by Dr. Wes Vander Lugt, director of the Leighton Ford Inititive in Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell, this informal gathering provides a unique opportunity to participate in honest dialogue and to influence and learn about a major musical composition.

Anyone is welcome to register for this free event, which will take place on the first floor of the Retreat House. Students are welcome to bring lunches. If you are coming from off campus, there is parking available by the Retreat House, which is the first building up the hill once you take a left at the fork. Registration is limited to 20, so please be sure to sign up in advance.

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More about Kendall: A founding member of Sons of Serendip, Kendall now performs and creates as a solo artist, with performances and original works presented on stages around the world and featured across film, television, and other media, including large-scale orchestral commissions that bring together music, narrative, and cultural reflection. Born in Charlotte, NC, Kendall now resides in Boston with his wife and two sons.