JEREMY and REBECCA - PRESS

Grand Prize Winners - June 2011

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Jeremy and Rebecca showcase their songwriting skills in this sultry, slow-burning love song.

Having already won the Urban Grand Prize in April and May of this year, they continue to top the OurStage charts this month with their mix of jazz, pop, and R&B.

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Grand Prize Winners - May 2011

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

You saw them featured here last month with their song "Miracle", and now Jeremy and Rebecca are back with their signature sound!

"Rise and Shine" is a captivating song with influences from both pop-rock and R&B. One listen and you will understand why this duo is consistently topping the charts.

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Grand Prize Winners - April 2011

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

"Miracle" by singer-songwriter duo Jeremy and Rebecca is something completely unique-combining influences from pop, disco, rock and soul, just to name a few.

It's easy to see why it's become so popular with OurStage listeners!

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COS Mass choirs wows its audiences

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The 18th Annual Gospel Music Concert took place Friday, Feb. 6. Starting at 7 that evening, the Visalia United Methodist Church grew alive with vigor as the moving music of gospel began. BSTARS and College of the Sequoias sponsored the night.

Featuring guest artists Jeremy and Rebecca Hendrickson. The singers, as well as compelling songwriters, recently released a CD.

Also joining the group that night was Shekeena Hutchinson and the 2nd Baptist Praise Dancers.

The main source of entertainment consisted of a large assembled choir of about 65 members. Some from the members are of the BSTARS, which stands for Black Students Taking Action to Reach Success.

They wish only to inspire the community, and "singing to praise God."

Choir director Charles Parker is the annual top organizer of this event, he is also an English instructor here at COS.

"It was magical! Uplifting music from a strong group of people," remarked student Tomala Marcos of the choir.

She attended the concert Friday night with her two younger daughters. Marcos explained that she and her daughters really felt moved by the praise, and it was not long before they were up dancing to the music.

Choir belts out inspirational music

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700

When you head out Feb. 6 to hear the Tulare/Kings Counties Mass Choir annual concert, choir director Charles Parker says, expect a night of uplifting and entertaining music.

"People tell me that they are really moved by the passion of the choir," said Parker, an English instructor at the College of the Sequoias and organizer of the event.

Created 18 years ago, the Mass choir brings singing voices from College of the Sequoias and area churches to perform a gospel concert. The choir performs a mix of contemporary and traditional gospel music, Parker said.

The choir has about 65 members, Parker said. Some also are members of the college group known as the BSTARS - an acronym for Black Students Taking Action to Reach Success. The organization promotes awareness of African culture.

Tularean Wanda Katepa has been with the choir since its inception.

"It's a chance to meet new people," Katepa said. "But the real thrill is singing to praise God."

For this year's program, Katepa particularly likes "You Can Count on Him" and "You Have to encourage yourself," she said.

Both songs will get your blood pumping," she said.

Martha Sterling Stroman, also from Tulare, joined the choir this year - a decision she describes as working out "wonderfully."

So why should people come out to the choir performance?

If audiences get half as excited as I am just performing with the choir, they'll be inspired too," Stroman said.

This year's guest artists are Jeremy and Rebecca Hendrickson, a Visalia based singer-songwriter team that has recently released a CD.

Hendrickson plans to perform three songs with the choir, including "What We Leave Behind," he said.

Over the years, Hendrickson said, he has attended the choir's performances, which he described as a "blast."

"What comes across most is the passion they all perform with," Hendrickson said. "It's a wonderful night of music."

This year's concert also will feature special performances by Shekeena Hutchinson and the Second Baptist Praise Dancers.

Part of the proceeds collected from the $6 entrance fee will be put aside for scholarships for BSTARS students.

Details: The 18th annual Tulare/Kings Counties Mass Choir concert is at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Visalia United Methodist Church, 5200 W. Caldwell Ave. Admission is $6 at the door. Information: Charles Parker, 303-4992.