MONROE - The Mt. Zion Gospel Choir of Madison will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall at the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St. The performance will close the MAC Holiday Silent Auction.
Under the direction of Leotha (Lee) and Tamera Stanley, the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir is known for its ability to infuse traditional gospel harmonies with vigor, joy, and inspiration. With a reputation as one of the best gospel choirs in Wisconsin, the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir has entertained Madison residents for decades with their vocal precision and exuberant style. For more than 30 years, the choir has combined jazz, blues, and gospel harmonies to "raise the roof" in captivating and inspiring performances throughout Wisconsin.
Some of the choir's highlights include performances with the UW-Madison Marching Band, a concert for Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and tours in both Germany and France. They have sung with music legends Michael Bolton, Yolanda Adams, Lyle Lovett, and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Madison, Wisconsin serves as home base for the choir. Additional choirs at Mt. Zion include a women's choir, men's choir, and children's choir.
Stanley began playing piano and drums at age five and became the pianist at his neighborhood church in Milwaukee at age 13. As a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he founded a gospel choir, which became his path to Mt. Zion.
General admission tickets for the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir performance are $10 for adults, and $5 for students 18 years of age and under. Members of the Monroe Arts Center may attend this concert for free. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, 1315 11th St.; by calling MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
The event has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting for this presentation has been provided by Monroe Clinic; Kevin and Chris Callahan; Duxstad and Bestul, S.C.; Anonymous Donor; David and Jean Busker; Patt Carter/Hedeman Real Estate; John and Laura Kundert; Orchid Monroe; Precision Drive and Control; and Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington, Thompson, and Schuluesche.
Under the direction of Leotha (Lee) and Tamera Stanley, the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir is known for its ability to infuse traditional gospel harmonies with vigor, joy, and inspiration. With a reputation as one of the best gospel choirs in Wisconsin, the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir has entertained Madison residents for decades with their vocal precision and exuberant style. For more than 30 years, the choir has combined jazz, blues, and gospel harmonies to "raise the roof" in captivating and inspiring performances throughout Wisconsin.
Some of the choir's highlights include performances with the UW-Madison Marching Band, a concert for Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and tours in both Germany and France. They have sung with music legends Michael Bolton, Yolanda Adams, Lyle Lovett, and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Madison, Wisconsin serves as home base for the choir. Additional choirs at Mt. Zion include a women's choir, men's choir, and children's choir.
Stanley began playing piano and drums at age five and became the pianist at his neighborhood church in Milwaukee at age 13. As a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he founded a gospel choir, which became his path to Mt. Zion.
General admission tickets for the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir performance are $10 for adults, and $5 for students 18 years of age and under. Members of the Monroe Arts Center may attend this concert for free. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, 1315 11th St.; by calling MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
The event has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting for this presentation has been provided by Monroe Clinic; Kevin and Chris Callahan; Duxstad and Bestul, S.C.; Anonymous Donor; David and Jean Busker; Patt Carter/Hedeman Real Estate; John and Laura Kundert; Orchid Monroe; Precision Drive and Control; and Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington, Thompson, and Schuluesche.