{"id":50708,"date":"2014-04-16T06:18:12","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T11:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=50708"},"modified":"2014-04-16T06:18:12","modified_gmt":"2014-04-16T11:18:12","slug":"voices-of-unity-coming-to-niswonger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2014\/04\/16\/voices-of-unity-coming-to-niswonger\/","title":{"rendered":"Voices of Unity coming to Niswonger"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Saturday, April 26, a Fort Wayne inner city youth ministry will come to life on the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.\u00a0 The World Champion Voices of Unity Youth Choir will explode onto our stage in a concert of positive musical energy.\u00a0 This is the finale of the Community Concert Series this year; one that started with a hugely successful Debby Boone concert in October and now culminates on April 26 with this magnificent show!<\/p>\n

The Voices of Unity Youth Choir is Unity\u2019s acclaimed Youth Choral Program.\u00a0 It is their premier soulful choral group comprised of young people ages 7 to 19 from various backgrounds in the Fort Wayne community and beyond.\u00a0One of their members this year is Van Wert\u2019s very own, James DeFore.<\/p>\n

The youth choir is one of just many facets of this performing arts organization established in 2000 by founder, leader and music director, Marshall White.\u00a0 The purpose of the organization is to empower and develop young people in the areas of character, artistry, and leadership.\u00a0 The focus is on soulful art forms through education, training, and entertainment in the areas of choral music, dance, drama, creative writing, oratory, and instrumental music.\u00a0 Their core values include quality, equality, integrity, accountability, and respect.\u00a0 Those who know or have experienced Voices of Unity are well aware of its success in transforming lives in a very positive way.<\/p>\n

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Voices of Unity Choir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you have never experienced a Voices of Unity Youth Choir performance, get ready for a night of soulful inspiration and mega-entertainment!\u00a0 Much of their show they are bringing to the Niswonger will feature tributes to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.\u00a0 I had the opportunity to see the show earlier this year and it is full of energy, talent, and inspiration.\u00a0 Not only do the kids sing and dance well, they also inspire you with their respect and excellence in behavior and professionalism.<\/p>\n

You may be aware that they took gold medal honors at the World Choir Games held in Shaoxing, China, in 2011 and returned in 2012 to the World Choir Games in Cincinnati and received gold medals in Popular Choral Music and Gospel categories.\u00a0 They have performed the National Anthem for the Indianapolis Colts and performed with John Mellencamp and Stephen Stills at the opening celebration at Lucas Oil Stadium.\u00a0 They have backed up other performers such as Roberta Flack, Josh Groban and two years ago appeared on our stage with Livingston Taylor, where they brought the house down in a big finale with Livingston\u2019s hit Gospel song, \u201cStep by Step!\u201d<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no mistake that the heart and soul of this choir and the entire Unity Program is its leader, Marshall White.\u00a0 White is a divinely inspired person whose heart is all about youth and making them successful in life through life-changing experiences.\u00a0 The concert we present on April 26 at the Niswonger will be just one more step in that direction.\u00a0 Marshall tells the kids, \u201cTo those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance.\u201d\u00a0 (I believe someone else made this statement many years ago.\u00a0 We now have holidays that celebrate His birthday and His resurrection.)\u00a0 We will have the opportunity to experience this talented group of youth on Saturday night at 7:30 on April 26.<\/p>\n

We will also be unveiling our new 2014-15 Community Concert lineup.\u00a0 It will be an exciting night once again at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.\u00a0 Get your tickets now!<\/p>\n

Happy Easter to all.\u00a0 I trust you enjoy a good celebration at one of our local churches this Sunday as we celebrate in word and song that He is risen!<\/p>\n

FIN\u00c9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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