Gospel Voices of OC, an artistic concert in conjunction with Juneteenth, returns for its third season to Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University on Saturday, June 8. Produced by Arts & Learning Conservancy’s Founder/CEO Debora Wondercheck and presented by Musco Center Presents and Chapman University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this year’s theme Sacred Sounds, Soulful Queens honors women who helped shaped the nation’s artistic history.

The multi-generational presentation by diverse artists highlights the influence of gospel music as a source of historical impact and resiliency spanning June 19, 1865 to the present. Event proceeds will ensure that every child from the Arts & Learning Conservatory programs can experience the transformative power of the arts.

“Community and corporate support of Gospel Voices of OC will help continue our work at Arts & Learning Conservatory providing deserving children with performing arts education to foster creativity and shape their futures,” says Arts & Learning Conservatory’s Founder/CEO and event producer Debora Wondercheck.

Led by Artistic Director Lesa Terry and Musical Director/Conductor Duane Benjamin, this year’s production will feature works by African American and diverse performers in choir, dance, band, theatre, spoken word, digital media, and theatre. Special guests include renown jazz guitarist and vocalist Felicia Collins (performs with Paul Schaffer and the CBS Orchestra on the Late Show with David Letterman) along with vocalists Angie Fischer, Meloney Collins, Deidrick Bonnor and Singers of Soul.

Dr. Reginald “Reg” Chhen Stewart, Ph.D. Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Chapman University said, “Gospel Voices of OC continues to be our community’s premier showcase for the storytelling of the Black experience in the United States. Chapman University is the host and a proud sponsor of the event and we encourage all to come and engage, learn and celebrate.”

Gospel Voices of OC takes place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 and is appropriate for audiences of all ages. For tickets, visit https://muscocenter.org/  or for underwriting opportunities, visit https://www.artsandlearning.org or call (714) 728-7100.