Enrique Chia Inspirational Piano: Beyond The Sunset CD

In both December 2006 and 2008, they were honored to perform at the White House Holiday Open House, chosen from over 10,000 applicants. They were also the featured choir in the 1996 Salvation Army's 'Army of Stars' Christmas Eve radio program with narrator Jack Lemmon and guest artist Steven Curtis Chapman. They have performed at the Crystal Cathedral, Church on the Way, Knotts Berry Farm's New Year's Eve 'Praise 2000', in numerous Community Concert Series, including Inland Empire, Fullerton, Bakersfield, and Glendale, and with the Capistrano Valley Symphony. Ranging in age from 18 to 65, the singers represent a wide diversity of backgrounds and occupations. Audiences respond enthusiastically to the 65-voice ensemble's full range of choral music and unique style which emphasizes communication and relationship with the audience. Dr. Gary Bonner, has what is described as an "intangible magic" when it comes to creating choral music, a sound and experience that is related to the connection between the conductor, performers, and audience, creating an elusive, yet identifiable, quality which makes a performance come alive. Dr. Bonner is an internationally recognized conductor and trainer of conductors. He is currently Dean of the School of Music at California Baptist University and founder of The Bonner Institute for the Advancement of Choral Music. During his 23 years at Azusa Pacific University, he served as Dean of the School of Music and director of the University Choir and Orchestra. Under his direction the APU choir performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the Disney Symphonic Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl and performed and recorded with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Two of their Christmas programs were televised by K-NBC and nominated ...