Voices
The Community Arts Center Choir
Have you ever wanted to sing in a choir? The new CAC Choir is the perfect opportunity. Experience the thrill of singing in a group and making new friends while learning great music from all genres, gospel, jazz, classic, and contemporary. Join this amazing journey for all voices ages 8 -100!
Due to the pandemic and safety measures all rehearsals will be virtual.
Open for all ages 8 -100
Directed by Silivea Johnson
Registration
Email [email protected] or call 910-341-7860. All we need is your name and contact information. It would be great if you know your vocal range but that’s not required.
Fees
There is no cost to participate in the Community Arts Center Choir!
Concerts, Events and Outreach
Voices will not offer live performance until safely possible.
New Permanent All Virtual Choir
The success of virtual rehearsal and performance highlighted the need for a permanent virtual choir option, and Voices is now issuing a call for new members. Participants do not have to be a resident of Wilmington and will never rehearse or perform in person. The choir will learn and perform music in all genres including gospel, jazz, classic, and contemporary. To be part of the amazing journey choir experience and to ask any questions email [email protected] or call 910-341-7860.
There is no cost to participate but registration is required to receive log in and information about the online audition/rehearsals. To join all you need is a laptop or computer, smartphone or tablet, email address, and a desire to have fun, grow, and learn new things.
Meet Choir Director Silivea Johnson
Silivea Johnson is an exceptionally talented female pioneer and vocalist who is also a multifaceted Recording Artist, Musician, Songwriter, Production Engineer, and Radio Syndication Show Host. Although her primary artist genre is Faith Based Music, she is an extraordinary jazz vocalist who was also classically trained throughout her childhood years. Silivea Johnson has opened for major artists such as Patti LaBelle, and Dionne Warwick to name a few.
Shortly after graduating from college, Silivea recorded and toured as lead vocalist with Billboard Award winning Jazz Trumpeter Tom Browne. With Browne, Silvea graced various world-renowned jazz venues such as “Blues Alley”, (Georgetown), as well as “Sound Of
Brazil” (SOB’s), and “The Blue Note” in New York City. She also performed live on the 90’s popular musical television series by Black Entertainment Television Network called BET’s Jazz Central, hosted then by the late Lou Rawls. Silivea has also performed live in concert on New York City’s top Urban Radio station WBLS F.M.
Whether on the air, behind the piano, soundboard console, or at the microphone Silivea uses her platform to bridge generational gaps through music.
Silivea Johnson is a supporter of community arts and is currently a board member of Thalian Association Wilmington, NC. When she is not making music, she manages and co-operates a small business with her husband.
Message from Director Silivea Johnson
We are individuals, parents, and leaders who believe in the ability of music to reach and impact our community. Especially that which edifies love, encouragement, and acts of kindness. It is with our gifts and talents that we give back by uplifting and encouraging people of all ages and walks of life. Through music our Central purpose is to ignite a Spirit of Hope and peace upon those who care to listen, and to spread a sense of joy and belonging throughout our community and neighboring regions. We will be careful to emphasize the fundamental sources of our motivation and inspiration. We hope the Community Arts Center Choir will represent the true spirit of arts in the Cape Fear region.
We believe it is a privilege to mentor young minds and give them a voice to be heard. We also know the impact of getting them to understand the power they possess, and the impact they have on the world around them through their voices.
In addition to that, we support a diversified means of outreach such as workshops, and networking opportunities to inspire and advance young minds and their families.