Gospel Music Workshop of America 2016
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The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is gearing up for its 51st annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s theme is “Passing the Baton: From One Generation to the Next.”
Introduction
The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is an annual event that draws together some of the biggest names in gospel music for a week of performances, workshops, and clinics. The 2016 GMWA will be held August 7-13 in Baltimore, Maryland.
About the Gospel Music Workshop of America
The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is a music convention founded in 1968 by James Cleveland. The convention is held annually, rotating among major cities in the United States. The GMWA is open to everyone, though the majority of attendees are African American.
History
The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is an international music convention founded in Detroit, Michigan by the late Rev. James Cleveland in 1968. It was his dream to have a convention that would bring together choirs and musicians from all over the world to interact and learn from each other. The GMWA has grown to become the largest and most influential gospel music organization in the world, with over 200 affiliated chapters in the United States and abroad. Each year, the GMWA holds its annual convention, which features performances, workshops, clinics, and master classes by some of the biggest names in gospel music.
Mission
Gospel Music Workshop of America is an international annual convention where musicians, choirs, and worship leaders from around the world come to learn, grown, and be affirmation. The weeklong event consists of clinics, concerts, jam sessions, and more.
The 2016 Gospel Music Workshop of America
Gospel music has been around for centuries, and it is still one of the most popular genres of music today. Gospel music is a type of Christian music that is based on the teachings of the Bible. The music is usually very upbeat and positive, and it often features a call and response between the singer and the audience. Gospel music is usually performed by a choir or a solo singer, and it often includes a lot of harmonies.
Location and Date
The Gospel Music Workshop of America will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 17-23, 2016.
Theme
The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is an annual music convention founded by the Rev. James Cleveland in Detroit, Michigan in 1968. The week-long convention features performances and workshops led by some of the biggest names in gospel music.
This year’s GMWA will be held from July 31-August 6 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The theme for this year’s event is “Gospel Music: Then, Now, and Forever.”
Workshops and Clinics
Gospel music is a genre of music that is characterized by messages of faith, hope, and love. The music is often upbeat and lively, making it perfect for church services and other gatherings. The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is an annual event that brings together some of the biggest names in gospel music for a week of workshops, clinics, and performances.
The GMWA was founded in 1968 by James Cleveland, a well-known gospel singer, songwriter, and arranger. The organization’s mission is to “preserve, promote, and disseminate the good news of Jesus Christ through the medium of gospel music.” The GMWA holds an annual convention that features workshops on topics such as songwriting, arranging, and performance techniques. There are also clinics on instrumentation and vocal techniques. In addition to the educational sessions, there are also evening concerts featuring some of the most popular gospel performers.
The 2016 GMWA will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from July 31-August 6. For more information, visit the GMWA website.
Conclusion
It is our prayer that the experiences of the past week have created bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. We hope that you have been inspired and challenged to return to your local community and continue to impact the world for Christ through your music. Remember, we are all on this journey together and we are here to support you in any way we can. Thank you for being a part of the Gospel Music Workshop of America!
