Center For Spiritual Living Presents ``Freedom in My Soul'' Concert on February 22; Features Award Winning Gospel Artists.News Editors/Calendar Editors/City Desks/Assignment Desks SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2003 Center for Spiritual Living (CSL (Computerese as a Second Language) Said of people who love to speak high-tech words even though they often use them erroneously. See TLA. 1. CSL - Computer Structure Language. A computer hardware description language, written in BCPL. ) today announced they are hosting "Freedom in My Soul," a gospel music concert, featuring two award winning, Bay area musicians, Michelle Jordan and Jackie Hairston, in collaboration with CSL's own 75-voice Choir of Light, and a small ensemble The Power and Light Company on Saturday, February 22, at Center for Spiritual Living -- 5801 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle. It is open to the public and runs from 7:30 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. "We promise this concert will rock the house," said Eric Des O'del, music director for Center for Spiritual Living. "Freedom in My Soul will showcase an expression of a variety of musical styles, ranging from traditional spirituals to gospel, blues, jazz, a cappella a cap·pel·la adv. Music Without instrumental accompaniment. [Italian : a, in the manner of + cappella, chapel, choir.] Adj. 1. , do-wop and hip-hop." About the Performers Guest pianist, arranger and conductor Jacqueline Hairston is a graduate of Juilliard School Juilliard School Internationally renowned school of the performing arts in New York, New York, U.S. It has its roots in the Institute of Musical Art (founded 1905) and a graduate school (1924) founded through an endowment from the financier Augustus D. of Music, Howard University Howard University, at Washington, D.C.; coeducational; with federal support. It was founded in 1867 by Gen. Oliver O. Howard of the Freedmen's Bureau, to provide education for newly emancipated slaves. A normal and preparatory department was opened the same year. School of Music and Columbia University Columbia University, mainly in New York City; founded 1754 as King's College by grant of King George II; first college in New York City, fifth oldest in the United States; one of the eight Ivy League institutions. . Her arrangements have been performed and recorded by Kathleen Battle Kathleen Battle (b. August 13 1948) is an American Lyric Soprano. She is particularly known for her pure timbre, exceptional technique and musicianship, and ability to connect with her audience. and Christopher Parkening Christopher Parkening (born 14 December, 1947) is an American classical guitarist. Parkening was born in Los Angeles, California, and pursued music in part because of his cousin Jack Marshall, a studio musician in the 1960s. , Metropolitan Opera's Denyce Graves Denyce Graves (born March 7, 1964 in Washington, D.C.) is an American opera singer. She is a mezzo soprano and began vocal training at the Duke Ellington School of Arts in Washington in the late 1980s. , and the Oakland East Bay Symphony. She has won numerous awards for her work as a music educator, and is a nationally known leader of workshops for choirs and choral organizations. Her vocal proteges include members of the pop groups En Vogue and Tony, Tone, Tone. Guest soloist and conductor Michelle Jordan heads the Choral Program of the East Bay Church of Religious Science in Oakland, California “Oakland” redirects here. For other uses, see Oakland (disambiguation). Oakland (IPA: /ˈoʊklənd/), founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. . She has performed with the Oakland Symphony Chorus and the Oakland Ensemble Theatre in Ain't Misbehavin' and Dreamgirls, for which she won a Critic's Circle Award. The 75-voice Choir of Light was featured at Seattle Center's Juneteenth Celebration, the First Annual Seattle Sacred Music Festival, and was a guest choir at this year's production of "Black Nativity" at Intiman Theater. The Power and Light Company is a seven-voice ensemble that regularly performs at Center for Spiritual Living and other local churches. Ticket Information Tickets for this public event are on sale now online at www.spiritualliving.org/events.htm or at the Registration desk in the Fellowship Hall at Center for Spiritual Living. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 day of show, for all ages. Childcare for children ages 4 and under is available at no additional charge. About Center for Spiritual Living Center for Spiritual Living is a Religious Science Church in Seattle, Washington. Their mission is to build a spiritual community that supports people in enhancing their relationship with Spirit, and experiencing greater good in their lives. They embrace people of all religious faiths and cultural backgrounds, a wide range of ages, and diverse lifestyle preferences. For more information, visit www.spiritualliving.org, email info@spiritualliving.org or call 206/527-8801. |
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