Patrick D. McCoy moved by recent participation in David Griffiths' "Praise and Worship Experience"

Jan. 30, 2012 - PRLog -- On Saturday, January 28, 2012, the historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church of Washington,.D.C. presented David Griffiths and the Praise and Worship Experience in full concert.  The special program was a fundraiser for the "Building and Blessings Campaign" to raise funds for needed capital improvements to the church, which includes a new roof.

LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW ABOUT THE PROJECT:  
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy/2012/01/26/artist-spotlight-songwriter-david-griffiths

Singers and instrumentalists from all over the Washington, D. C. gave of their time and talents to fulfill a dream that was birthed in Griffiths many years ago.   Several noted artists participated in the performance and it is a presentation worthy of any great hall.

Mr. McCoy shared more about his involvement:

"I am still amazed and overwhelmed by the enormity of David's musical gifts.  His worshipful songs are still looping around, over and over in my head.  One of the things that really moved me was how the community came together to help him realize this long-awaited moment.  To share such a special moment with Griffiths and the awesome cast of stellar musicians he assembled, which included his lovely wife Monique was a special experience.  In particular, it was my honor to conduct several of his  arrangements, including  a soul-stirring arrangement of Andrae Crouch's classic, "My Tribute."  said McCoy.

WATCH A CLIP OF SOPRANO MONIQUE STEELE GRIFFITHS SING "My Tribute":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ZGQXZgRtE




Stellar musicians joined Griffiths for the special evening of his songs.  Duawne Starling, Melvin Bryant, Glenn Caldwell, Richard C. Odom, Kathy Brooks, among others.

McCoy spoke further about the spirit of the event:

"What really fascinated me was the unity among the singers, guest conductors and solo artists.  Each were stellar artists in their own right, but checked the egos at the door.  It was more than a concert...it was indeed a part of the experience." McCoy concluded.

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Standing proudly on the shoulders of the late African-American classical music critic, Raoul Abdul, Patrick D. McCoy is committed to informing the entire community about the joys of classical music. Visit: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patrickdmccoy