Good news performed by the Essence Vocals @ Pioneer SDA church, June 2017

The Essence of Joy Alumni Singers®, under the direction of Dr. Anthony T. Leach, perform sacred and secular music from the African and African-American choral traditions. The choir, founded in 2005, is composed of alumni of the Essence of Joy Choir of The...  moreThe Essence of Joy Alumni Singers®, under the direction of Dr. Anthony T. Leach, perform sacred and secular music from the African and African-American choral traditions. The choir, founded in 2005, is composed of alumni of the Essence of Joy Choir of The Pennsylvania State University. EOJAS has performed extensively in locations such as Pennsylvania, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington D.C., Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. EOJAS is an official Alumni Interest Group (AIG) of the Penn State Alumni Association. EOJAS' mission is to learn, present, and promote African and African-American sacred and secular music in an effort to entertain, inspire, affirm and unify the worldwide community. The choir is a non-profit corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a tax exempt organization as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Tax Code. The choir released its first CD, "Joy," in July 2011  less

Blue Spirit Vocals performance at the Sounding the City morning session on Sunday 21st October 2012 - Gathering Voices Festival of Song www.festivalofsong.org.uk. Blue Spirit Vocals ( http://www.bluespiritVocals.co.uk/ ) are a new and exciting youth ch...  moreBlue Spirit Vocals performance at the Sounding the City morning session on Sunday 21st October 2012 - Gathering Voices Festival of Song www.festivalofsong.org.uk. Blue Spirit Vocals ( http://www.bluespiritVocals.co.uk/ ) are a new and exciting youth choir from Bristol formed in January 2010 and already has over 50 members. These amazingly talented youngsters perform beautiful, uplifting music. The repertoire is an eclectic mix of music ranging from folk to musical, traditional and popular in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Their confidence, infectious enthusiasm and passionate singing make them enchanting to watch. Seasonal performances in and around Bristol, include prestigious venues such as the Colston Hall and Bristol Zoo.  less

Blue Spirit Vocals are a new and exciting youth choir from Bristol formed in 2010 and has over 50 members. These amazingly talented youngsters perform beautiful, uplifting music. The repertoire is an eclectic mix of music ranging from folk to musical, tra...  moreBlue Spirit Vocals are a new and exciting youth choir from Bristol formed in 2010 and has over 50 members. These amazingly talented youngsters perform beautiful, uplifting music. The repertoire is an eclectic mix of music ranging from folk to musical, traditional and popular in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Their confidence, infectious enthusiasm and passionate singing make them enchanting to watch. Seasonal performances in and around Bristol, include prestigious venues such as the Colston Hall and Bristol Zoo.  less

Performed by The Essence: Pioneer Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nigeria

Before you disagree with the title of this first blog, I encourage you to read through this and then make up your mind. I am going to start this first post out with a quote that captures the Essence of why I began to compose. “Greatness is anywhere ...

A live Performance at the Seventh day Adventist (Pioneer) Church, Babcock University. July 17, 2017.

Hello everyone! Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you four exciting proposals for choral consortia. I love the idea of a consortium because it represents the Essence of community at its best. The possibility of creating music together, of uniting...