Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
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The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) is located in Oakland, California, USA.
As of 2006, the choir has been in existence for 21 years. The choir consists of 55 vocalists, a director Terrance Kelly and accompanists. The choir has toured globally, produced multiple CD's and appeared in film and television.
[edit] Mission Statement
The principal purpose of the OIGC is to employ Black gospel music to express the power of spirit and bring a message of faith, hope, love and joy to the country and to the world, to exemplify through interfaith, multiracial and multi-cultural membership the principles of equality, justice, peace, unity and cooperation and to serve as a model for what is possible among all people.
[edit] See also
The choir has inspired other choirs, such as the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir[1]), to form.
