When Abundant Life Teaching Center Church in Chicago Illinois moves from its mid-size facility to one that seats over one thousand in June, music director Marsha Irwin will face new challenges. But challenge is something Marsha is familiar with. Having no professional training, Marsha heads the entire music department at Abundant Life and plays the piano by ear. Natalie Salter reports on how Marsha went from playing around on the piano at home to playing before a congregation. Success isn't always defined by fame and fortune.
Respect is often more valuable.
He is well respected for his innovative approach to music composition as well as appreciation. With his 80th birthday approaching, the celebration of Brun's life work begins. Renee Tsao has more. Working towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois isn't an easy task. But when you combine two degrees with directing an acappella music group, you find a young woman committed to what she enjoys most.