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I Maurice Wilkes, am a born native of Orlando Florida. I was raised in Blytheville, Arkansas. I showed an interest in music at the early age of 6 years old, singing in school plays and programs. I started playing piano at 12 years old. Graduated from Blytheville Sr. High with honors in music. I studied music at Arkansas State University of Jonesboro Arkansas. Moved to California in 1977 to pursue a career in music. Worked with and for national known gospel and pop music artists such as D.J. Rodgers, Natalie Cole, Patti Labelle, Dione Warwick, Clifton Davis, the Late Rev. James Cleveland, Tommye Young West, Edwin & Bishop Walter Hawkins, Barbara Mitchell and many more. This music ministry has taken me to many states and cities where I have served in church ministry for 39 years. I moved to Dallas Texas 1993 and served as Minister of Music for the Friendship Baptist Church, The colony Texas, under the leadership of the Dr. C. Paul McBride for 14 years. Relocating to Stuttgart Germany December 4th, 2007. It’s a new season, Praise Jehovah!
***ACCOMPLISHMENTS***
*1979 - Background vocal - D.J. Rodgers - "Songs & Hymns" Vol.1 Recording
*1989 - Founder of The Montgomery Alabama Metro Mass Choir
*1990 to Present: Affiliate of The James Cleveland
Gospel Music Workshop of America Inc.
*1990 to Presents - Organization of the Blytheville Arkansas
Community Gospel Workshop Choir
*1991- Recorded with "Montgomery Alabama Youth for Christ"
McDonald Gospel Fest
*1993 - Recorded with "The St. James Baptist Church Choir"
Montgomery Alabama
*1999-2001 - Served as Minister of Music for the Dallas Chapter GMWA Inc.
*1999 to Present: Affiliate of the Texas Mass Choir
Gospel Music Workshop of America Inc.
*2003 - Recorded "Live" Title: "What's Your Issue"
with Texas Mass Choir
Orginal Song: "I Wanna Be More"
*2004 - Music coordinator for Edwin & Bishop Walter Hawkins
Dallas Music & Arts Seminar.
*2004 - The Texas 6th Gospel Music Excellence Awards
2nd Place Award Songwriter/Arranger
*2004 - Graduate of the Potters Institute Dallas Texas
Completing Courses: Doctrine & Theology I & II
*2004 - Live Recording, with Barbara Mitchell
..Bringing it back Home II...
*2005 - The Texas 7th Gospel Music Excellence Awards
Nomonee "Song Writer of the Year"
*2005 - Live Recording - "LIVE" Min. Maurice Wikes
"Created for Worship"
*2005 - Presenter New Music Seminar
Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention
(Milwaukee, WI.) Song Title: "I’ll follow Jesus"
*2006 - Texas 8th Gospel Music Excellence Awards -
Songwriter/Arranger Of the Year
*2006 - Presenter New Music Seminar
Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention
(Dallas, Texas) Song Title: "I Can Feel His Holy Spirit"
*2006 - Stuttgart Germany Gospel Music Workshop
*2007 - The Texas 9th Gospel Muisc Excellence Awards
Songwriter/Arranger Of the Year
*2007 -The Texas 9th Gospel Music Excellence Awards
Choir Director of the Year
*2007- The Texas 9th Gospel Music Excellence Awards
Church Choir of the Year: Friendship Baptist Church
Minister of Music Maurice Wilkes
*2007 - "Live Recording" Chris McGee
Background Vocal Arrangements
*2007 - Italy Tour "Italy International Freedom Family"
Producer: Alex Negro’
*2008 - Europe Tour - 40 plus Performances in Cities of Germany & Italy
*2008 - Winter Tour - Austria
*2009 - Celebrated 40 Years of Ministry
*2009 - Release of CD "Created for Worship"
Christian Beliefs:
I believe that there is one God, Creator and maker, sovereign in HIS on Rule. I believe that Jesus Christ is HIS only begotten son and that He was born of a virgin, HE died and rose and now sits at the right hand throne of God.
Purpose:
First and far most touching the heart of God with my talent, glorifing Him, the giver of all things. Through this music ministry I strive to serve the weary, the broken hearted, the sick and the poor. Encourage the lost to seek Christ as their personal Savior, and enrich the lives of others through the word of God. Being a member of the body of Christ, my loyalty is to Jesus Christ. I totally put my trust in God, saved sanctified and filled with the precious Holy Ghost.
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