Archives: Artists • Page 2

Denise K. Eikum

With over 40 years as a professional pianist/organist and a lifelong relationship with sacred music, Denise has found enjoyment in honoring extraordinary and compassionate Christian text. Her compositions have been performed at churches throughout the United States. She hopes others are able to use her music to glorify God.

Aline Gahongayire

Aline Gahongayire is a multi-award winning and nominated Rwandan gospel music recording artist with 7 albums on her chart. Born and raised in a Christian family, she joined her church choir at 8 and released her first solo song at…

Steve Blanchard

Steve Blanchard is from a small town in Southern Maryland, and after attending the University of Maryland, made the actor’s journey to Broadway appearing in The Three Musketeers, Camelot with Robert Goulet, and Beauty and the Beast.

Paul Kirby

Paul H. Kirby writes music that is meaningful and accessible, but nevertheless original. He has found expression in classical symphonies and chamber music, as well as musical theatre and religious songs.

Lorna Kelly

Lorna grew up in Rhodesia and Northern Rhodesia, and despite living in untamed countryside her family had access to 78 RPM records, from which her inspiration and love of singing took root. She and her two sisters all loved to sing and performed as The Gray Sisters for many events, often being likened to The Andrew Sisters. She discovered Christian Science in 1966 and it changed her life and perceptions. In time she raised a family of four in Rhodesia and during the transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe she was sought after as a soloist in many genres.

Lorna has sung solos in Christian Science Churches in South Africa, Zimbabwe, the Principia Chapel, and other churches in Africa, the USA, and the UK. She was classically trained in the Bel Canto tradition and has five decades of solo singing in a wide variety of styles and languages. She also had a thriving studio for nurturing local talent, many of whom are on the international circuit. She retired to The Lake District in 2016 where she is a member and Second Reader of Windermere Church. She also sings and plays the piano/organ in Kendal Church once a month.

Carole Baldwin

Soloist Carole Baldwin performs Ruth Lambert’s songs, which you can hear in the “More Details” section of any Vocal Solo.

Josh Henn

Josh is a classically-trained tenor that audiences frequently compare to Josh Groban.

Listeners love Josh’s baritone/tenor range, which spans more than two octaves, offers a rich foundation, and supports controlled ascension into his upper register. Clear and refreshing, Josh’s voice is also commanding and moving as it climbs to the pinnacle of a piece.

“Josh brings to music a depth of understanding that reaches beyond the diacritical markings on the music score. With his strong voice and clear enunciation, he lets the music soar to its own heights of inspiration for every listener.”

Glenn Hardy

Glenn Hardy was born in Ventura, California, USA and began piano study at the age of four. He grew up in a musically diverse home where his older brother, an accomplished pianist and clarinetist, was a primary influence. Through access to his extensive record collection, Glenn developed an early interest in a wide range of music including classical, blues, jazz, and big band. Later, rock and folk music were added to the mix, setting the stage for a career in which the cross-cultural and polystylistic musical tendencies of postmodernism would emerge.

Carol Crowder Phillips

Exquisite, bright, healing, interesting, simple, challenging, peaceful – words which describe the music of Carol Crowder Phillips. Melodies that tell a story; harmonies that vary from simple to complex; tonal colors that evoke ancient music, and yet are modern – all blend to present timeless, spiritual ideas through contemporary music of a unique style and quality. Solo and accompaniment become a duet, providing each musician with opportunities for musical and inspirational expression. Words and music become a dance, as they are skillfully and artistically interwoven. This union of music and text provide insight and transparency, musical and spiritual development.

Susan Millard Schwarz

Susan Millard Schwarz is frequently hailed for her interpretive abilities as a vocal artist. Her musicality is revealed through her vocal warmth and color, and the sensitivity with which she shapes her melodic lines.

A person of faith, she has great interest in whatever spiritual quality there may be within a piece of music. This may be a depiction of the natural world, as is found in German Lieder, or it may be a direct message from the Bible, as is frequently found in Christian Science repertoire. And sometimes, a song that carries a simple reminder that we are not alone is enough to deliver deep healing to a listener’s heart.
Susan has said she is most gratified by vocal music that not only fits her voice, but that carries meaning, whether by text, or by music, or both. The best comments for her are centered on what personal messages her presentations hold for her audiences.

Susan also greatly enjoys working with others onstage, or in the studio. She believes it is always wonderful to be a solo artist, but there is nothing like having the experience of collaborating with other performers, and benefiting from their inspiration, skills and creativity.