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UNITY CHOIR

One Voice, One Faith, One Family.

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorHello, my name is DeHaven Carrington i am the Director of Music & Arts at The Friendship Church in Yorba Linda,CA i am proud to introduce you to UNITY CHOIR (formerly FBC Mass Choir). With approx. 100 voices and growing, this Choir is one premier talents in Gospel Music today. they are also different than most choirs you might see and hear as well. This choir is comprised of non-professional singers and is remarkable in sound and spirit. We have now gone from just a "church" choir to a community choir. so, if you're interested in becoming apart, by all means come on in! i am more than blessed to have been apart of this choir all of my life as the drummer and now the Director of Music Arts it has been an even more fulfilling experience. Here you can hear some of the things we have done over the past few years. there are songs here from 3 different cds: "FBC Mass Choir Live" "Soul of Christmas" & "Heaven in the Room" These cds are for sale at cdbaby.com If your ever in need of inspiration, spiritual wake-up call or you just need to get your Praise & Worship on, give us a spin. i'm sure you will be blessedIf ever want to come and check us out, we can be found at The Friendship Church in Yorba Linda,CA 17145 Bastanchury Rd. Our Pastor is the Rev. Dr. James D. Carrington u can peep the website: www.thefriendshipchurch.org Be Blessed!CHECK OUT THE NEW UNITY CHOIR SINGLE!~!~!BUY "Soul of Christmas" "FBC Mass Choir Live" or "Heaven in the Room" Available now thru CDBABY & ITUNES

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/1/2005
Band Website: thefriendshipchurch.org
Band Members: Choir & 5-6 piece bandwe have been so fortunate to have some of the most talented katz come thru "The Ship" and play on various projects with the Mass Choir:Greg Jones, Brent Jones, Bennett Paysinger, Michael Bereal, Charlie Bereal, Arif Hodzic - (present); James "Punkin" Perry, William "Big Bill"Turner, Javad Day - (present); Andre Bentley - (present) Jamie Gamble, DeHaven(me), Kenneth "Bam" Alexander - (present) Alex Evans, Ethan Farmer, Damien "Dammo" Farmer, Kowan "Qwan" Paul - (present); Simeon McGhee, Donald Hayes, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher, Romeo Williams.
Influences: The Holy Spirit
Sounds Like: Getting ready to flip the sound of Gospel without losing its message with AD4 Productions, Fine Tune Productions & The Klynik in place. Open your mind... we sound like were trying to win souls 4 Christ.
Record Label: AD4 Gospel a division of AD4 Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Here's an interesting Question...Female lead Groups/Projects

Why is that we only seeMale Group Leaders in Gospel?for example.....Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ, Kirk Franklin & Nu NationIsrael & New Breed, pick a male name & ????? why don't w...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:56:00 PST

Looking for Artists, for Concerts this year.

Dear Friend in Christ,This is DeHaven Carrington, Director of Music & Arts at The Friendship  Church of Yorba Linda, CA.I would like to invite you, your Choir or Praise Group to be apart of o...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:49:00 PST

Regional Gospel Music:

ok, here is an interesting topic for all you gopsel music lovers.let's talk about the various sounds of gospel as it relates to the region. what are some of the differences you see and hear in artists...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:37:00 PST

Will there ever be another "Thriller" ?

that iz my question to u 2day: Thriller has sold over 60 million copiesis the best selling album of all timedo u think we will ever see another artists accomplish this feat? give your answer in my Blo...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:30:00 PST

using secular grooves in gospel

ok, here is my latest inquiry. how do u feel about Gospel artists or your church band using known secular grooves in Gospel songs? wheather it's just a small section in a vamp or using a sampled loop ...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:39:00 PST

Most Influential Gospel Artists????

ok, so here's an opportunity 4 everyone to get into the discussion. Who do you think has been the most influential Gospel Artist in the last 5-10yrs. not the most popular or the one you like the mostb...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:14:00 PST

Church Peeve !~!~!~!

ok, yesterday at our 11:30am Worship Servicethe Holy Spirit came thru like a demolition balland this was only about 30 minutes into the service.we had sang and Pastor had did a little "pre-Sermon"we s...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:57:00 PST

are U a Minister of Music/Worship Minister(Leader) ??

if this iz you, subscribe 2 my blog just for Music Ministers.a place where we can discuss, collaborate, exchange & networkwe are all one in the body of Christ. let's all fellowship and extend the ...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:37:00 PST

Gospel Music...

so, where iz Gospel Music headed?any ideas??? is traditional losing it's tradition/ has contemporary gone too far or not far enough? iz the goal saving souls, entertainment, providing church music or ...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 02:42:00 PST

Geico & Olio

yo, i needed 2 hip u guys 2 some great newz!!!Olio has a song placement on the latest Geico Commercial.if you have seen the nu commercial which features the Gecko being interviewed on a talk show.well...
Posted by UNITY CHOIR on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 02:48:00 PST