Thomas Carlyle called music "The speech Of Angels", and Longfellow said
"music is the universal language of mankind."
I am excited by hymns of praise about the Almighty. I believe
contemporary
praise melodies affirm who rules the universe. I am certain that
inspirational harmonies prick the hearts of men and women turning the
soul heavenward to
keep the mind on things above. Christian music brings great joy to
my
soul!
I was introduced to the world of music as a young member of the Ephesus
Boy's Choir at Harlem's historic Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, New York
City. The choir was so popular with church members it was decided to invite
young boy's community wide to join the re-named choir, the Harlem Boy's Choir,
with former director Dr. Walter Turnbull. The rest is amazing history! The
many disciplines taught by Dr. Turnbull and his dedicated staff
provided
learning in reading skills, voice development and music appreciation. My
training from those days has a direct and profound influence that
affects my
musical arrangements today. Most of the boys are college graduates
and
successful
citizens in the world.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, during those formative years, I promised
the
Lord, I would make a difference in the world and change lives through
the
ministry of music.
Currently, my music has me participating in several capacities
including the
following: the American Guild of Organists; the Market Street SDA
Church in
Oakland, CA as minister of music; organist for congregations at Rejoice
Ministries, Salem Lutheran Home, Fellowship Church, San Francisco, CA
Capital City
SDA Church, Sacramento, CA and guest organist at my home church in New York
City. Now resides in Oakland, California where I am employed as a Port Job
Researcher at the Port of Oakland.
THIS IS MY STORY is a music testimony about life and how the Lord Jesus
Christ has blessed me. I pray my music will help you remember that God is a
protector and has promised to see us through trials and all our sorrows.
Enjoy!