Performers for the 1998 Andrews
Gospel Music and Storytelling Festival
The Boys of
the Cross
This group was formed in 1976 under the management
of Bro. Thomas Alford. The group, after 20 years, still has four of its
original eight members and has sung throughout the State's of South Carolina
and Florida.
Celebration Gospel
Ensemble
Organized in Camden, South Carolina in 1993 by William
"Billy" Shephard. The occasion was a county-wide multi-cultural celebration
held in conjunction with the Black History Month observance sponsored by
the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, Inc. The success of that program
led to development of the Driven Rhythms Series of performances of which
the Ensemble was the core group. Celebration Gospel Ensemble is comprised
of talented vocalists who seek to encourage, educate and entertain audiences
through the medium of traditional and contemporary Gospel music as it relates
to African-American culture. The use of foot and hand percussions serve
to accompany the rich, strong and powerful vocal renditions. The group
is listed on the roster of Performing ARtists of South Carolina of the
South Carolina Arts Commission. Recent performances have seen them in concert
at the Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC as well as the Fine
Arts Center of Kershaw County, Camden, SC. In addition the group also participated
in the Fourth Annual Governor's Celebration sponsored by the South Carolina
State Museum. Celebration Gospel Ensemble is making their second appearance
in our Gosel Music and Storytelling Festival. Celebration Gospel Ensemble
brings a positive message of good news emanating from their collective
spiritual values and beliefs emanating from their collective spiritual
values and beliefs; "Life is abundant, Blessings are plentiful, Celebration
is wonderful!"
K. C. Forbes
An 8th grade student at Rosemary Middle School and
a member of Holy Trinity Pentecostal holiness Church in Andrews. she is
a member of the Rosemary Middle School and Andrews High School Bands, and
Rosemary Middle School Chorus. K. C. is also a member of the Project B.E.A.C.H.
Gifted and Talented Music Program, a group of approximately 60 Georgetown
County students from the 5th - 11th grades, under the direction of Ms.
Olivia Huggins. K. C. has a gospel tape which was produced last year and
has tentative plans for another tape this year.
The Kings Crusaders
The King's Crusaders, a local "southern gospel" singing
ministry was formed in the late 1980's. All of teh members are natives
of Andrews, South Carolina. Singing with the group are Harold McCutcheon,
Dale Morris, Wanda Freeman, and Carolinda Moore. The goal of this group
is to share the gospel of Christ with others through music and testimony.
Their desire is to "always to be obedient to God's will and follow wherever
He leads."
Low Country Mass
Choir
Group of 70 singers from Jasper County and the surrounding
area who have dedicated their time and musical talent to entertain and
spread the history and sound of the music of the Low Country area of South
Carolina. The choir was a dream and vison of Darryl Williams and several
community leaders in 1986. Mr. Williams, a trained Gospel choir director
and vocalist, was blessed with a vision of beginning a group that would
not only revive and motivate people with Inspirational Music, but a group
that would also be involved with community development.
Old Morrisville
Brass Band
The Old Morrisville Brass Band of Andrews, under
the leadership of Isaac Davis, has kept the community tradition of brass
bands alive. In many rural African-American communities around the turn
of the century, local brass bands were organized for social entertainment.
Called "picnic" bands for their usual performance locale, or "jump up"
bands for teh stirring effect they had on their listeners, these homegrown
brass ensembles usually were compsed of about a dozen men. Playing trumpets,
cornets, trombones, clarinets, horns and drums, in a style that formed
the basis for early jazz. The jump up bands had a repertoire that included
marches, hymns, and spritiuals. The Old Morrisville Brass Band has passed
this tradition on to a younger generation of musicians in their community.
The group has played for community gatherings and for public festivals
throughout the region, state, and nation.
Don Stanley Thomas
His 16 years in the entertainment business has seen
him wear many hats including; singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer,
emcee, disc jockey, festival director, and recording artist. As a member
of St. Pauls Waccamaw Uited Methodist church, he has performed special
music for worship and fellowship gatherings, as well as serving as a volunteer
youth director, music committee member and sound engineer. Recently, he
has felt guided to develop a music ministry of original, contemporary,
and traditional Christian music to present to festivals and concerts around
the region. Don's performance will include several original songs reflecting
the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Trinity United Methodist Church
Chancel Choir
The choir is under the direction of Joey Pittman.
Accompanists are W. Ellerbe Ackerman, organist and Winifred J. Long, pianist.
The Chancel Choir is representative of men and women in our community who
volunteer their time and talent to lead the worship service each Sunday,
as well as other services throughout the year. The Trinity Chancel Choir
is community oriented and often participates in community based programs.
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