Chorus Information
The Lighthouse Singers
Helen J. H. Stephens, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Deborah Rae Thompson, Associate Director |
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| Description: | This is a community-based gospel choir, open to the general public. |
| Web Address: | http://www.sonic.net/~pgrosso/lighthouse/ |
| Year Estab: | 1979 |
| Mission: | This is a community choir promoting cross-cultural black gospel music. The group brings black gospel music to a wider audience, performs music for shut-ins, church congregations, community groups, etc. The Lighthouse Singers are members of the Northern California Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. |
| Emphasis: | Traditional and contemporary black gospel music. |
| Size: | 40-45 |
| Concerts/Year: | 40-45 |
| Auditions: | No |
| Dues: | Yes, $25 per month |
| Dress: | We have robes; new members must purchase at least 1 or 2, and formal church attire. " " |
| Rehearsals: | Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00p.m., First United Methodist Church, 9 Ross Valley Drive, San Rafael |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Contemporary Gospel |
Type of Chorus: | Gospel Healing |
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| Rehearse City: | San Rafael | ||
| Audition Req'd: | N | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 3020 Bridgeway, Suite 125, Sausalito, 94965 |
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| Phone: | (415) 456-1356 |
| Email: | info@lighthousesingers.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Discography: | The Lighthouse Singers Sings The Music Of Steven Roberts. 1994. Little Willow Records. Compact Disk and Audiocassette. See The Glorious Light. Contemporary black gospel music. 1983. Benson REcords. Phonorecord and audiocassette. In addition, live cassette recordings from the group's concerts also are available. |
| Bibliography: | Too numerous to list; available on request. |
| History: | From website (3/3008): The Lighthouse Singers of Marin County, under the direction of the internationally renowned Dr. Helen J. H. Stephens, and Associate Director, Deborah Thomson is an interfaith community choir performing contemporary and traditional black gospel music. The choir has excited audiences throughout the United States in multi-faith and multi-racial church services, inspirational gospel workshops, national gospel conventions, as well as community service performances. The Lighthouse Singers have been acclaimed for their beautiful harmonies, their powerfully rich sound and their gift of inspiration. These qualities earned the Lighthouse Singers honors for Most Promising Choir, Best Community Choir and best performance at the Gospel Academy Awards, held each year at the famous Paramount Theater in Oakland. Nearing their 25th anniversary, The Lighthouse Singers are long standing members of the Northern California Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. They have attended many of the GMWA's national conventions over the years where their performance is always eagerly anticipated. Each June, The Lighthouse Singers host an annual Gospel Music Workshop and Concert of their own in Marin County, introducing hundreds of participants to the joys of worship through song. The Lighthouse Singers perform for all denominations of churches, community outreach programs, weddings, memorial services, local and national music and arts festivals, and their own reunion and Christmas concerts. The Lighthouse Singers have two recordings to their credit, Lighthouse Sings the Music of Steven Roberts and See the Glorious Light. The Choir is supported by pledges from its membership and from contributions generated by churches, individuals and businesses. The Choir's services are available to the community at large. |
| Comments: | The Lighthouse Singers offer a gospel music workshop once a year in June--four days of rehearsals with a concert on the fifth night. |