Marcus Mosely and Wild Blue Herons at Herons Nest
Herons Nest House Concerts presents Marcus Mosely and the Wild Blue Herons performing an intimate evening of inspiring music from gospel/blues to soul/jazz! They will be accompanied by Bill Sample on piano and Tim Porter on guitar.
Bring your own beverage! We will supply glasses and a small snack. Doors will open at 7 pm and you can enjoy your beverage before the concert or during the intermission. Concert begins at 7:30 pm.
The house is in the Treetops complex and there are visitor parking stalls out front or down the road on either side.
Suggested donation is $35.00 to reserve your spot. You can donate either by the link below or the QR code on the attached poster. Reservations are required.
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For more info please email: heronsnest88@gmail.com
*Not Wheelchair accessible. There are stairs to the concert space
Lift Every Voice Gospel Vocal Workshop
Marcus Mosely, Darlene and Bill are bringing their Gospel Singing Workshop to Gibsons, BC on the Sunshine Coast.
Experience the joy of Gospel Choral singing! From its roots of field songs and spirituals to its development into blues, jazz, R&B etc., Gospel music has been used as a herald of social justice and civil rights, for unifying and connecting people and as a powerful platform to let one’s ‘voice’ be heard. It is some of the most inspirational and electrifying music to arise from North America! This workshop will focus on presenting and experiencing Gospel music as an empowering force for overcoming adversity and oppression… and moving to an unbridled expression of joy and personal empowerment.
Learn its roots, evolution and techniques in a workshop setting, and then put that knowledge to practice in performance where friends and family can experience the joy of Gospel through the voices of you and your classmates! Learning Gospel music is fun – singing it with a group can be life-changing.
Friday March 1: 7 - 9 pm Saturday March 2nd:10 am - 3 pm Mar 2: Concert - 4 - 5 pm
Cost is $90 (Early Bird $ 80 before Feb 15)
To Register, please email: roxiemusic2017@gmail.com
Salt Spring Island Gospel Vocal Workshop
Marcus Mosely, Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample will be conducting Gospel Vocal Workshops for the music students of GISS as part of the Black History Month focus.
From its roots of field songs and spirituals to its development into blues, jazz, R&B etc., Gospel music has been used as a herald of social justice and civil rights, for unifying and connecting people and as a powerful platform to let one’s ‘voice’ be heard. It is some of the most inspirational and electrifying music to arise from North America! This workshop will focus on presenting and experiencing Gospel music as an empowering force for overcoming adversity and oppression… and moving to an unbridled expression of joy and personal empowerment.
Learn its roots, evolution and techniques in a workshop setting, and then put that knowledge to practice in performance where friends and family can experience the joy of Gospel through the voices of you and your classmates! Learning Gospel music is fun – singing it with a group can be life-changing.
Marcus Mosely Holiday Concert - Come Feel the Joy
Come Feel the Joy on December 8! Tickets are on sale now!
Join Marcus Mosely, along with the Ensemble, for a festive evening which will include some holiday favourites, some songs in the good old Gospel tradition filled with soulful gospel tunes, that Marcus does so well! All brought to life by the incredible talents of Bill Sample (piano), Randall Stoll (drums), and Norm Fisher (bass) and Darlene Cooper (vocal conductor).
Marcus Mosely Ensemble at High Beam Dreams
Marcus Mosely and the Marcus Mosely Ensemble (MME) will be performing a special Christmas concert in Gibsons BC, at High Beam Dreams venue.
Musical Director and pianist, Bill Sample, will be accompanying them and Darlene Cooper will be conducting.
If you live on the Sunshine Coast, come and join us for the this heart-warming and toe-tapping concert!
Lift Every Voice - Gospel Choral Workshop
Join Marcus Mosely, Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample in this empowering vocal journey to experience the exhilaration of singing Gospel style!
Friday September 29th: 7 - 9 pm; Saturday September 30th: 10 am - 4 pm; Mini concert: 5 - 6 pm at the Comox Presbyterian Church in Comox, BC.
Early bird rate to Sept 8th: $80
After Sept. 8th: $100
Email: roxiemusic2017@gmail.com Website: www.marcusmoselymusic.com
Experience the joy of Gospel Choral singing! From its roots of field songs and spirituals to its development into blues, jazz, R&B etc., Gospel music has been used as a herald of social justice and civil rights, for unifying and connecting people and as a powerful platform to let one’s ‘voice’ be heard. It is some of the most inspirational and electrifying music to arise from North America! This workshop will focus on presenting and experiencing Gospel music as an empowering force for overcoming adversity and oppression… and moving to an unbridled expression of joy and personal empowerment.
Learn its roots, evolution and techniques in a workshop setting, and then put that knowledge to practice in performance where friends and family can experience the joy of Gospel through the voices of you and your classmates! Learning Gospel music is fun – singing it with a group can be life-changing.
You will learn
The history of Gospel music and key developments over time
Vocal techniques for singing Gospel (style and form)
Foundations of rhythm and groove
Improvisational singing, call and response, and 3-part Gospel harmonies
How singing connects and empowers us
How to find your voice and communicate from your core
Marcus Mosely Ensemble Garden Concert
Marcus Mosely and the Marcus Mosely Ensemble will be performing in the beautiful parklike garden of Don and Roxie Giles. They will be accompanied by the illustrious Bill Sample on keys and conducted by Darlene Cooper.
Come and bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer or snack to enjoy. Everything else will be provided. You need to purchase your ticket and reserve your spot ahead of time.
For tickets and info, please contact Roxie at:
email: roxiemusic2017@gmail.com
by phone: 778-839-0193 OR 604-929-7864
Juneteenth at BEZ Arts Hub
Concert with Marcus Mosely and MME
Marcus Mosely and the Ensemble will be performing a ticketed concert as part of the Juneteenth event at Bez Arts Hub. Bill Sample will be on piano and Darlene Cooper will be conducting the group. Check out the full afternoon of festivities below!
Celebrate Juneteenth/Father’s Day with Marcus Mosely
It’s Father’s Day and this is definitely a “bring the whole gang event”! There’ll be food and music for the best parking lot party!
And Juneteenth? Here in Canada we’re generally not familiar the tradition but Marcus is full of stories about growing up in the southern United States where celebrating this freedom gathers people to sing and dance and eat!
What a great tradition to add to Father’s Day here in Langley!
Parking Lot Party
Outdoor party ticket prices start at $15 which includes a chicken dinner.
1:00 - 4:00 Outdoor bar is open for beverage purchase and fried chicken dinners are served
1:30 - 4:00 Music with Sister J’s Soul Summit and Bez Gospel Choir on the outdoor stage
4:15 - A ticketed Indoor Concert with Marcus Mosely Ensemble
Marcus Mosely Ensemble at Arts Whistler Live!
Marcus Mosely Ensemble
Bill and Darlene of Wild Blue Herons are the Musical and Vocal Directors (respectively) of the Marcus Mosely Ensemble. They will be directing this performance along with artistic director and soloist, Marcus Mosely. Bill will be accompanying the Marcus and the Ensemble on piano.
In this uplifting and joyous repertoire, Marcus Mosely and his Ensemble will perform a rousing program of gospel songs celebrating Black History Month.
Marcus, a member of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, is well-known for his big voice and emotion-filled delivery. His nine member Ensemble specializes in full gospel sound and has a repertoire spanning gospel, jazz, R&B, pop, rock, folk, and blues. Musical Director, Bill Sample, is also a member of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and has accompanied the likes of Leon Bibb, Ray Charles and many others.
Come and enjoy a soulful afternoon of gospel, blues and inspirational music with the legendary Marcus Mosely and his Ensemble.
Arts Whistler members enjoy 15% off the general admission ticket price all season (starting September 30).
Tickets are available online or at the Maury Young Arts Centre.
Marcus Mosely Ensemble at Inlet United Church
Bill and Darlene will be performing with Marcus and the Ensemble - performing a couple of their songs. Darlene conducts the group and Bill is the musical director and accompanist.
Marcus Mosely Ensemble is bringing their full gospel sound spanning gospel, jazz, R&B, pop, rock, Christian rock, folk, and blues to the new Inlet United Church at The Springs, 2315 Spring Street, Port Moody. This is part of Inlet Connects, a series of activities bringing people together in the changing community of Moody Centre.
Tickets are by donation in advance or at the door and can be made online on our Giving page, sent via e-transfer or by cash/cheque at the door. This is a pay what you can performance. Sliding scale, $1-$40. Everyone is welcome!
To reserve your seats, please email office@inletunited.ca or call 604-939-5513 during office hours Mon-Thurs 9:30am - 2:30pm.
Maximum 6 seats reserved per person - only 75 seats available, so book in advance as we expect to sell out!
Online ticket donation, please visit our Giving Page and select Marcus Mosely concert.
Ticket donations via e-transfer to donations@inletunited.ca noting "Marcus Mosely concert" in your e-transfer.
Cash and cheque will also be accepted at the door.
Marcus Mosely Chorale Final Concert "Comes the time we have to say So Long"
After ten glorious years of making music together, the Marcus Mosely Chorale will hold their final show on Saturday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Wesley Church (1022 Nelson Avenue, Vancouver)
The show will include the amazing Dee Daniels, one of many artists who have sung with the choir over the years.
Marcus Mosely (Artistic Director), Darlene Cooper (Choral Director) and Bill Sample (Musical Director) have created an inspiring program from the Chorale’s impressive song portfolio. The band will be: Bill Sample (keys), Miles Foxx-Hill (bass); Buff Allen (drums); and Tim Porter (guitar).
There will be a special song with guest soloists from throughout the years.
Tickets are: $42