Gospel Voices of OC Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre
Gospel Voices of OC returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. for its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring the lives and legacies of African American artists and innovators.
Produced by Arts & Learning Conservatory Founder and CEO Debora Wondercheck M.S., ED, the multi-generational benefit concert marks the nation's 250th anniversary with a program rooted in themes of freedom, resilience and unity. Expect a vibrant mix of choral performances, dance, live band, spoken word, digital media and theatre.
Leading the production are Musical Director Jamond Dondrell McCoy and Production Manager Bruce Cecil. McCoy is a vocalist, educator and vocal director at the Orange County School of the Arts, and also teaches music at Cal Baptist University and Cypress College. Cecil brings 25 years of industry experience to the stage, with credits spanning Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas, Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder and Beyonce.
Concert proceeds benefit the Arts & Learning Conservatory, a nonprofit bringing quality arts programming to youth across Southern California school districts at little or no cost, grounded in the values of accessibility, acceptance, confidence and creativity.
Gospel Voices of OC is appropriate for audiences of all ages. For tickets, visit thebarclay.org or call (949) 854-4646; for underwriting opportunities, visit artsandlearning.org or call (714) 728-7100. The Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive, adjacent to UC Irvine.
