Adriene Banks

Adriene K. Banks is a native of Columbus, Ohio. Adriene is a mother of three and a part time student at The Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio studying to receive a B.A. degree majoring in Broadcasting with a minor in Music. At the age of four Adriene began her singing career in a church singing group. She sang in children's church choirs and a family trio until the age of thirteen. In addition, as a teen, she sang at special events such as birthdays and family reunions. In 1987, Adriene started accepting requests to sing at weddings, anniversaries and funerals which she still does.Adriene is a former member of two community choirs in Columbus, Ohio where she sang background. She performed in the McDonald's Gospel Choir under the direction of Raymond Wise for two years and as lead and background with Resurrection Mass Choir under the direction of Keith Dobbins for two years. In 1998 she was a substitute Assistant Choir Director for her local youth choir where she taught and directed songs for two years to youth ages 12-17 years of age.Adriene is a proud member of the Grand ol' Church of God In Christ where Bishop Walter E. Jordan is the Bishop over Ohio North First Jurisdiction and her State Supervisor is Mother Thelma Giles-Butts. Adriene has written the song entitled "IT'S CONVOCATION TIME" for her Jurisdictional Convocation. She also ministers annually as background for Rodney Posey with her Jurisdictional Choir under the direction of Pastor Greg E. Jordan. Adriene sings annually in the International Choir of the Churches of God In Christ, Inc. where whe has provided background for Karen Clark-Sheard and Dorinda Clark-Cole under the tutelage of Professor Iris Stevenson. Some of the world's finest music has been birthed through this GREAT body of believers.Currently, Adriene is a member of the community choir, Gospel Meets Symphony, under the direction of Milton and Marilyn Ruffin. She also performs in annual concerts with the Jazz Ensemble at Otterbein College under Instructor, Karl Wohlwend.Adriene can be found at her local church Greater Liberty Temple COGIC with Superintendant Robert L. James as Pastor and Elder W.C. Cupe, Pastor Emeritus and Founder. She sings and directs in the choir and has been a member of the church for over 25 years.Ladies and gentlemen. Introducing, Adriene Banks!