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giVing Voice
from Vol 28 Issue 7
By: Crystal LaShan
Giving Voice was a beautiful compilation of extraordinary talent united to celebrate Black Excellence in music. The Houston Grand Opera out did themselves bringing together the amazing talent of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, the Houston Ebony Opera Guild, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas Southern University. As if that wasn’t enough, they honored history making artist George Shirley, the first Black Tenor ever to sing a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera.
They also celebrated the exceptional life of Rev. Bill Lawson, Pastor Emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, civil rights Icon, and a man of God who has served the Houston community with love and admiration. The expert conducting of the choirs was genius by Wheeler Senior Pastor, Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Richard Bado, HGO Chorus Director, Joel Thompson, HGO Composer In Residence, and Leon C. Lewis, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Minister of Director, worship, & Fine Arts. This was a night of pure musical joy that was enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
