Random Facts
Which era of the 1900's is considered the Golden Era
1950s
First President of GMWA
*BONUS*
Harold Smith
Women's Council
What is the Founder's birthplace?
"... everlasting life", 1982
Lanny Wolfe
"For God So Loved the World"
Live in Houston, TX - 1982
Which year was the genesis of choir recordings of Rev. Cleveland?
1962
Were there classes for ministers in the beginning of GMWA?
Formed as a result of 7am Prayer services in 1974
Evangelistic Board
Which church held the first nightly services in 1967 where Rev. Cleveland served as a Minister of Music?
*BONUS*
Prayer Tabernacle Church
"...I would be eternally lost", 1985
Charles May, Joe Westmoreland
The Grace of God
Live in Atlanta, GA - 1985
Which choir was his debut choir?
The Angelic Choir of Nutley, NJ
Two (2): Harold Smith and Rev. James Cleveland
Formed in the late 1980s to honor the music of "The King".
James Cleveland Chorus
What year did Rev. Cleveland assume the presidency of GMWA?
1970
"...and for bringing us safely over the highway." 1986
Thomas Adams
We Come to Have Church,
Live At The Miami Civic Auditorium - 1986
Predecessor of GMWA
*BONUS*
The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (Dorsey Convention)
First Dean of Academic Division
Dean Robert Simmons
YYA musical ensemble: specializing in anthems, spirituals, and sacred music.
*BONUS*
Robert J. Fryson Chorale
In which city was Rev. Cleveland confined to the hospital?
Washington, D.C.
"You said You would answer when I call You", 1999
Patrick Bradley
Standing in the Need
Standing in the Need, 2000
Name five (5) groups OR gospel singers from the Golden Era
*BONUS*
The Caravans, Roberta Martin Singers, Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, The Davis Sisters, The Stars of Faith, The Ward Singers, Sallie Martin Singers
First director of James Cleveland Chorus
Rev. Donald Vails
Youth Department
This director travelled with Rev. Cleveland from Detroit to Los Angeles and served with the Souther California Community Choir.
Alonzo Atkins
"Stand up; give God the glory", 2000
We've Come to Praise the Lord
Since He Got Up, I Can Go Up - 2001
GMWA Men of Promise
Which decade is considered to be the birth of Gospel?
1920s
State Association President
*BONUS*
Rev. Charles Nicks
Formed in 1974 and hosted the Midnight Evangelistic Service
Men's Council
Which honor was bestowed upon Rev. Cleveland posthumously in August 1991?
"The Word of God is the answer for every problem that you have...", 1989
Rev. Quincy Fielding
"Hold On"
Live in New Orleans - 1990
The original three forms of Gospel music
Spirituals, Anthems, and Hymns
Deacon James Ford
First organized auxiliary of the workshop.
*BONUS*
Academic division
Nine (9)
"... with love, power, understanding, and forgiveness"
Doug Toles
*BONUS*
"The Greatest Gift to Man"
I Give My All to You - 1980
GMWA Mass Choir
First mass choir was comprised of choirs from?
Philadelphia, PA
First Chapter Rep installed during Academic Convocation in 2007.
Thomas L. Caver (East Alabama)
Formed in 2015; performance division
Contemporary Adult Division (CAD)
Which genre of music did Rev. Cleveland use as the basis of his earlier compositions?
*BONUS*
Soul/R&B
"... rejoicing everyday as I walk this narrow way." 1971
Mattie Moss Clark
He Abides
Live in Dallas, TX - 1971
State Association
Who was the first National Treasurer?
Mrs. Sheila Smith
Thurston G. Frazier Chorale
Who was Rev. Cleveland's secretary on the Board of Directors?
Annette May Thomas
"No matter how many times I falter, He never keeps His love from me.", 1984
Bruce Parker
"For the Rest of My Life"
Live in Cincinnati, OH - 1984
GMWA Mass Choir
Prior to scholarships being given at GMWA, where did they send money to support academics?
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Lifetime - were on the board at the time of Rev. Cleveland's death
Representative - (a) elected by delegates; serves two year term (b) appointed by board forever unless resign, death or removal.
Advisory - appointed by board but not allowed to vote on matters or issues.
Organized in 2004, to serve the "present age" of little sheep.
The Children's division
in 1990, Rev. Cleveland recorded his last album with the L.A. Gospel Messengers. This "completed" his ministry on earth. How old were the Messengers?
Seven years
"Forever, forever and ever more." 1996
Greg O'Quin
*BONUS*
"The Coronation"
The Crown Collection - 1996
GMWA Women of Worship