Developed and built by, Rev. James Cleveland, “the Gospel Music Workshop of America” remains outstanding for the gifted gospel music we love to listen to today. Music is the primary purpose of the organization. The Gospel Music of America was incorporated in Detroit, Michigan. In March of 1967, an effort to brainstorm his ideas he came together with friends, producing a venue for gospel music presentations. Furthermore, The Gospel Music Workshop of America is a Christian group. Rev. Cleveland stated, “There are young folks that have nowhere to get instructions as how to put that talent to work!” That being the case, he educated the youth and help upgrade the music in the church. Welcoming and receiving people of entirely different races, cultures, and impacts the Workshop also assembles annually where national performers, recording artists, and educators to name a few ministers to each other and to the needs and directions within the
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James Cleveland himself. Born in Chicago, he began singing as a boy soprano at Pilgrim Baptist Church, where Thomas A. Dorsey was minister of music. The change in Re. Cleveland voice led him to focus on his skills as a pianist and later as a composer and arranger. His arrangements of songs such as “(Give Me That) Old Time Religion and “It’s Me O Lord” were transformed, giving rock lilt and insistent drive to old standards. Over the long haul, Cleveland capitalized on his success by founding his own choir, the Southern California Community Choir, as well as, a church that went from a handful of congregants to thousands of members during his life. He taught and wanted others to achieve an amazing gospel sound through annual Gospel Singers Workshop Convention. He wanted individuals to follow their dreams, be passionate and never give up on what one believes
James Cleveland himself. Born in Chicago, he began singing as a boy soprano at Pilgrim Baptist Church, where Thomas A. Dorsey was minister of music. The change in Re. Cleveland voice led him to focus on his skills as a pianist and later as a composer and arranger. His arrangements of songs such as “(Give Me That) Old Time Religion and “It’s Me O Lord” were transformed, giving rock lilt and insistent drive to old standards. Over the long haul, Cleveland capitalized on his success by founding his own choir, the Southern California Community Choir, as well as, a church that went from a handful of congregants to thousands of members during his life. He taught and wanted others to achieve an amazing gospel sound through annual Gospel Singers Workshop Convention. He wanted individuals to follow their dreams, be passionate and never give up on what one believes