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| '''Saints Unified Voices''' is a ] ] ]. The Saints Unified Voices Foundation, the governing organization of the choir, is directed by a 12-member board of directors, which includes Gladys Knight. The SUV Choir’s ability to present firesides outside of Las Vegas is limited as funding for each fireside event comes only through private donations to this nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.<ref name=knight/> | |||
| '''Saints Unified Voices''' is a ] ] ]. | |||
| ==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
| In ], ] put together a small singing group to perform with her at Women's Conference at ] in ].<ref name=storyarticle>{{cite web | last = Stewart Osborn | first = Cheryl | title = A Choir is Born | publisher = LDS Living Magazine | url = http://www.suvchoir.org/storyarticle.html | accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> Later, Sullivan Richardson asked her to form a choir to perform at a special fireside event back home in ].<ref name=storyarticle/> Vocalists came from as far away as Los Angeles to audition for this special choir.<ref name=storyarticle/> John Fluker, Kelly Eisenhower, Scott Cannady, and Matthew Pittman, professional musicians from Knight's crew at the ], volunteered to serve as musicians for the choir.<ref name=storyarticle/> |
In ], ] put together a small singing group to perform with her at Women's Conference at ] in ].<ref name=storyarticle>{{cite web | last = Stewart Osborn | first = Cheryl | title = A Choir is Born | publisher = LDS Living Magazine | url = http://www.suvchoir.org/storyarticle.html | accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> Later, Sullivan Richardson asked her to form a choir to perform at a special fireside event back home in ].<ref name=storyarticle/> Vocalists came from as far away as Los Angeles to audition for this special choir.<ref name=storyarticle/> John Fluker, Kelly Eisenhower, Scott Cannady, and Matthew Pittman, professional musicians from Knight's crew at the ], volunteered to serve as musicians for the choir.<ref name=storyarticle/> | ||
| “Except for a few, these wonderful people had never sung gospel music before,” says Gladys. <ref name=knight>{{cite news | last = Stewart Osborn | first = Cheryl | title = Gladys Knight, Sharing the Gospel with Music | publisher = Meridian Magazine | date = 2005-06-09 | url = http://www.meridianmagazine.com/people/050609knight.html | accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> They were also not accustomed to singing without sheet music.<ref name=knight/> Given only the words to the hymns typed in paragraph form, the choir learned to sing the songs by following Gladys.<ref name=knight/> “All they get is the lyrics because I don’t want anybody reading notes on paper.<ref name=knight/> They have to feel this music,” says Gladys.<ref name=knight/> | |||
| ==Musical career== | |||
| After three months of Saturday rehearsals, the choir's first performance was in August 2002.<ref name=storyarticle/> The performance was very well received, and Gladys held more auditions to raise the choir's performing level and commitment.<ref name=knight/> Eventually she choose 100 culturally diverse voices.<ref name=knight/> All are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<ref name=knight/> By the end of the year, the choir performed at four ] near Las Vegas, one of ]’s Time Out for Women in Las Vegas and another one in Pheonix, and at the ] on ].<ref name=storyarticle/> | |||
| The choir released a CD, ''One Voice'', on ] ]. | |||
| In ], the choir was invited to perform at ] on ] as part of the anniversary celebration of the priesthood being ] to all worthy men.<ref name=knight/> | |||
| ==Recordings== | |||
| ===One Voice=== | |||
| The choir released a CD, ''One Voice'', on ] ]. In the first week, the album soared to ] #1 on the Hot Shot Debut, while it simultaneously shot to the #1 Gospel Album and #2 Inspirational Album on <i>iTunes</i>.<ref name=gratifies/> It remained in the top-40 on <i>Billboard</i>'s Gospel charts for 48 weeks.<ref name=gratifies/><br> | |||
| <b>Track Listings</b> | |||
| #One Voice (Interlude) - Gladys Knight, Matthew Pittman | |||
| #Over My Head - Gladys Knight | |||
| #Come, Come, Ye Saints - Gladys Knight, William Clayton | |||
| #Love One Another - Gladys Knight, Luacine Clark Fox | |||
| #Pass Me Not - Gladys Knight | |||
| #Right Here Waiting - Gladys Knight, BeBe Winans | |||
| #Prayer - Gladys Knight, Mauli B | |||
| #Did You Know - Gladys Knight, BeBe Winans | |||
| #I Am a Child of God - Gladys Knight, Naomi W. Randall | |||
| #Jesu Me Kanaka Waiwai - Gladys Knight | |||
| #Blessed Assurance - Gladys Knight | |||
| #He Shines on Me - Gladys Knight, John Fluker | |||
| #Uphold Me - Gladys Knight, Fred Manns | |||
| #He's Worthy - Gladys Knight | |||
| #He Lives - Gladys Knight | |||
| ===A Christmas Celebration=== | |||
| The 100-voice choir released its second album ''A Christmas Celebration'' in October 2006. | The 100-voice choir released its second album ''A Christmas Celebration'' in October 2006. | ||
| ==Live Performances== | |||
| Currently the choir gives presentations at churches of ] throughout the ]. The Saints Unified Voices Foundation, the governing organization of the choir, is directed by a 12-member board of directors, which includes Gladys Knight. | |||
| The choir presents its program "One Voice: An Evening of Music & Testimony" at ] or buildings across the country, and has traveled as far as England and Hawaii to share the gospel.<ref name=gratifies/> | |||
| ==Awards and certifications== | ==Awards and certifications== | ||
| On February 8th, 2006, it was announced that the album ''One Voice'' won the 2005 Grammy Award for ''Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album'' as part of the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards. |
"A Grammy nomination is always an honor, but this means even more to me because I share it with my choir," said multi-Grammy award winner Gladys Knight. "We worked hard making this album for the Lord. It's wonderful that it also pleases the music industry."<ref name=gratifies>{{cite news | last = Osborn | first = Cheryl Stewart | title = Grammy Nomination Gratifies "One Voice" Choir | publisher = Meridian Magazine | date = 2005-12-20 | url = http://www.meridianmagazine.com/arts/051220onevoice.html | accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> On February 8th, 2006, it was announced that the album ''One Voice'' won the 2005 Grammy Award for ''Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album'' as part of the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Saints Unified Voices is a American Gospel music choir. The Saints Unified Voices Foundation, the governing organization of the choir, is directed by a 12-member board of directors, which includes Gladys Knight. The SUV Choir’s ability to present firesides outside of Las Vegas is limited as funding for each fireside event comes only through private donations to this nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Early years
In 2002, Gladys Knight put together a small singing group to perform with her at Women's Conference at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Later, Sullivan Richardson asked her to form a choir to perform at a special fireside event back home in Henderson, Nevada. Vocalists came from as far away as Los Angeles to audition for this special choir. John Fluker, Kelly Eisenhower, Scott Cannady, and Matthew Pittman, professional musicians from Knight's crew at the Flamingo Las Vegas, volunteered to serve as musicians for the choir.
“Except for a few, these wonderful people had never sung gospel music before,” says Gladys. They were also not accustomed to singing without sheet music. Given only the words to the hymns typed in paragraph form, the choir learned to sing the songs by following Gladys. “All they get is the lyrics because I don’t want anybody reading notes on paper. They have to feel this music,” says Gladys. After three months of Saturday rehearsals, the choir's first performance was in August 2002. The performance was very well received, and Gladys held more auditions to raise the choir's performing level and commitment. Eventually she choose 100 culturally diverse voices. All are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By the end of the year, the choir performed at four stake centers near Las Vegas, one of Deseret Book’s Time Out for Women in Las Vegas and another one in Pheonix, and at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square.
In 2003, the choir was invited to perform at Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square as part of the anniversary celebration of the priesthood being available to all worthy men.
Recordings
One Voice
The choir released a CD, One Voice, on January 4 2005. In the first week, the album soared to Billboard's #1 on the Hot Shot Debut, while it simultaneously shot to the #1 Gospel Album and #2 Inspirational Album on iTunes. It remained in the top-40 on Billboard's Gospel charts for 48 weeks.
Track Listings
- One Voice (Interlude) - Gladys Knight, Matthew Pittman
- Over My Head - Gladys Knight
- Come, Come, Ye Saints - Gladys Knight, William Clayton
- Love One Another - Gladys Knight, Luacine Clark Fox
- Pass Me Not - Gladys Knight
- Right Here Waiting - Gladys Knight, BeBe Winans
- Prayer - Gladys Knight, Mauli B
- Did You Know - Gladys Knight, BeBe Winans
- I Am a Child of God - Gladys Knight, Naomi W. Randall
- Jesu Me Kanaka Waiwai - Gladys Knight
- Blessed Assurance - Gladys Knight
- He Shines on Me - Gladys Knight, John Fluker
- Uphold Me - Gladys Knight, Fred Manns
- He's Worthy - Gladys Knight
- He Lives - Gladys Knight
A Christmas Celebration
The 100-voice choir released its second album A Christmas Celebration in October 2006.
Live Performances
The choir presents its program "One Voice: An Evening of Music & Testimony" at LDS stakes centers or buildings across the country, and has traveled as far as England and Hawaii to share the gospel.
Awards and certifications
"A Grammy nomination is always an honor, but this means even more to me because I share it with my choir," said multi-Grammy award winner Gladys Knight. "We worked hard making this album for the Lord. It's wonderful that it also pleases the music industry." On February 8th, 2006, it was announced that the album One Voice won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album as part of the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
References
- ^ Stewart Osborn, Cheryl (2005-06-09). "Gladys Knight, Sharing the Gospel with Music". Meridian Magazine. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ Stewart Osborn, Cheryl. "A Choir is Born". LDS Living Magazine. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ Osborn, Cheryl Stewart (2005-12-20). "Grammy Nomination Gratifies "One Voice" Choir". Meridian Magazine. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Annual_Show/48_nominees
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