DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Oct. 9, 2009) - The Gospel Arts & Music Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Davidson Theater at the News-Journal Center at Daytona State College. This spiritually uplifting musical event will feature performances by ensembles from across Central Florida. Large and small choirs, mime, dance features, and gospel rappers will all be a part of this afternoon of inspirational music.
As a special guest, well known singer, Brian H who has been seen on the MTV reality show "Making The Band" will be a featured soloist. The event is free and open to the public and seating will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Featured performers:
(Daytona Beach, FL) Daytona State Gospel Chorale - Isaiah Pace
(Daytona Beach, FL) Simply Connection - Deangelo McCoy
(Daytona Beach, FL) J.R. Walker - Clarence
(Palm Coast, FL / Mime & Dance) Too Anointed - Katonya Givens
(Ocala, FL) Central Florida Community College - Mary Copeland
(Orlando, FL) UCF Gospel Choir - Marselia Smith/Allison Washington
(Orlando, FL / Gospel Rap Group) The Untitled - Henry Louis
(Daytona Beach, FL / Soloist Artist) Derrell Thomas
(Jacksonville, FL) UNF Gospel Choir - Phillip Rawls
(New Destiny Christian Center/ Orlando, FL) The BRIDGE - Claude
(Orlando, FL / Gospel Rapper) LB-E-Z
(Orlando, FL / Worship Dance) Devine Purpose - Allison Washington
The News-Journal Center at Daytona State College is located downtown Daytona Beach at 221 N. Beach Street.
The performing arts programs at Daytona State prepare students for a future in music, drama and dance while also providing entertainment opportunities for the community through a variety of events produced each semester. For more information about upcoming events, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Glyn Johnston, Vice President - Marketing, Communications & Events, (386) 506-4499, johnstg@DaytonaState.edu
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