So, for my first post, I was unsure as to what to blog about. I knew it had to be, musical or something along that line. It also had to be fun and exciting because I'm just cool like that. There were several topics that struck out to me, but I've decided to go with a group of people that ALWAYS uplift my spirit when they sing. Their lives and commitment towards what they do is so AMAZING that simply being in their presence empowers me.
Now, I know no one has ever heard of them except me and a few other people that are related to Maryville College,but they are called the Voices of Praise. It is a group that has been in existence for over 20 years, touring states like Georgia, Maryland and even New York. What they sing......African American gospel!!! OK, just so you can get why I titled this against all odds, Maryville College is a predominantly white campus with affiliations to the Presbyterian church USA. Now, if anyone knows a little something about this denomination, you would know that 'rocking and grooving' in church aint their cup of tea. Nonetheless, this group has transcended all boundaries of "church" and brought the message of their spirituality through music that people can relate to and most importantly dance to.
This group consists of Biology, Music-instrumental performance,Engineering, Fine arts, Psychology, Political science and American sign language and deaf studies majors. Note dear friends that when you bring all these people from different professionally backgrounds, there tends to be a truck load of craziness that comes along with it....the good kind though. It just makes me happy to see young people who know who they represent and are totally comfortable with the stand they've taken. They are normal people living their everyday life, but with a difference. AGAINST ALL ODDS, Race, Denomination, Genre and most importantly Homework, VOP has dedicated itself to service.
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