Music & Arts
Department
Voices Of Judah
Formerly the Miracle Chorale
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ith the fast growing Youth Department having persons of diverse kinds of gifting’s and abilities, the Miracle Chorale was birthed in 1983 by Sis Janet McCalla. After successfully establishing the Ministry, Sis. McCalla handed over the leadership to Rev. Marjorie Brissett-Dyer. During her tenure the musical accompaniment was provided by the well-known group the Schroeter Brothers who had made Miracle their church home. The Chorale grew in numbers up to a recorded 98 members. Rev Brissett-Dyer was then succeeded by Sis. Anginette Martin-Murray who during her tenure led a team of dedicated persons – sisters Claudine Morgan, Sunita Russell, Avia Clarke (deceased), Avis Green, Judy-Ann Minott, Marcia Rush, Carmelia Blidgen, Maxine Roberts and brothers Donovan Green and Philemon Williams. With the migration of the Schroeter Brothers the Lord raised up musicians from within the Chorale to fill the gaps. The Chorale grew not only spiritually but also in the effective delivery of the craft. Noteworthy of being mentioned is Sis. Keisha Miles who served as Music Coordinator for several years. Under her guidance the team was able to further develop the talent thereby producing an even more harmoniously sounding choir. During November 2002 the Chorale hosted its first ever musical production entitled “Hosanna!” Sis Veronica Wilson-Seargent s ucceeded Sis Murray. During 2009 The Miracle Chorale’s name was then changed to the Voices of Judah (VOJ). The aim of the ministry is to deliver the unchangeable message of salvation, through the medium of singing; to edify the body of Christ and to witness to the surrounding communities, the island and world at large. VOJ is dedicated to succession planning, and to fostering the development of vocal gift within the general congregation of the Miracle Open Bible Church.
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