TOTAL EXPERIENCE GOSPEL CHOIR

Homebase: Seattle
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1.) Staton, Patrinell

"TOTAL EXPERIENCE GOSPEL CHOIR"
by Peter Blecha [Courtesy & Copyright, 2013, HistoryLink.org]

Sacred music has a fairly deep history in the Pacific Northwest, and the most prominent and longest-lasting gospel group in the region is undoubtedly Seattle's Total Experience Gospel Choir. Originally formed as a 57-member youth group in 1973, the choir, under the decades-long leadership of Patrinell "Pat" Wright (b. 1944) and with an ever-fluctuating size and evolving membership roster, has filled several significant community roles. It has generated spirited music at countless events ranging from church services to peace rallies, arts festivals to world's fairs. The choir has also provided its members -- often deprived inner-city youths -- a safe and nurturing place to learn music as well as the ideals of commitment, responsibility, and good citizenship. Beyond that, the choir has offered its members the "total experience" of contributing to, and being part of, a widely esteemed organization. In addition, the choir gave many kids a first opportunity to travel outside of their hometown (to approximately 38 states and 28 different countries); to perform in big-time venues (including the Seattle Opera House and Salt Lake City's Mormon Tabernacle); and to participate in recording sessions (which resulted in the release of numerous albums and radio jingles). [READ MORE...]

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