Vibrant, Innovative and Uplifting...
...just a few words used to describe one of New York's most remarkable vocal ensembles, Spiritus. This cutting-edge group has attracted its members from the stages of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national and international tours in productions such as Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde, Sunset Boulevard, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Carousel, Peter Pan, as well as cabarets, nightclubs, film, television and recording studios.
In New York, Spiritus has performed at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, The Town Hall, The Friars Club, Soho Playhouse, The Firebird, historic Trinity Church's Noonday Concert Series, The Boathouse in Central Park's annual Red Tie Valentine's Bash for The Times Square Group, Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom, Chelsea Piers for the Seamen's Church Institute's Silver Bell Awards, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids' From Ballet to Broadway, the Broadway Theatre Institute, Battery Park's American Park, in cabaret rooms around the city, such as The Triad, Judy's, Don't Tell Mama, and An Evening With Gandhi following the tragic events of 9/11, just to name a few.
In June, 2003, Spiritus burst onto the national scene in Kansas City at the Unity People's Conference, where they were bombarded with invitations from around the country, and beyond, to share their music. Debbie Ball, Convention Coordinator, said "We were truly blessed by the awesome performance of Spiritus. This amazing group of musicians had the audience on their feet with standing ovations."
Internationally renowned master prosperity teacher Edwene Gaines says "The powerful music of Spiritus embraces us with deeply healing love. With their profound talents, they lift us into an immediate experience of the Divine. They bring us the gift of grace."
Author and minister Rosemary Fillmore Rhea, granddaughter of Unity co-founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, says "Spiritus is truly an outstanding, multi-talented vocal ensemble. Their music inspires, heals and makes ones spirit dance. It is as if the very best of Broadway is performing just for you. If they are in your city, don't dare miss them because they will bless your soul."
Acclaimed international lecturer, author and award-winning Broadway producer Walter Starcke says "Spiritus makes bubbles of joy rise in your soul. They lift you into an experience you will never forget."
Accomplished songwriter David Friedman says of Spiritus, " As a secular writer of inspirational songs, I am always searching for those rare singers who can deliver the underlying spiritual message without sacrificing any of the style, sound or vocal pyrotechnics that my songs often demand. With their eight unique voices blending together to create a sound that runs the gamut from spiritual to secular, rock to theatre, jazz to classical, Spiritus does it all. They never fail to raise people's spirits while raising their consciousness. I feel privileged to write for Spiritus, and when I hear them sing my songs, I realize I've been writing for them all my life."
Spiritus can be experienced regularly at Unity of New York at the Subud Center in Chelsea on Sunday mornings in New York City.
Though its mission is to bring a spiritual and healing music message to its listeners, anyone, regardless of his or her spiritual beliefs, will be uplifted, entertained and moved by the musical mastery and spirit of Spiritus.
Booking rates for Spiritus vary depending on the event and its specific needs. For booking information, contact director Britt Hall at Unity of New York, 212-560-0756, or email SpiritusNYC@aol.com. The new Spiritus website in currently under construction. In the meantime, you can check them out at www.unitynyc.org.
Spiritus: Steven Bogard, Toni Condos, Jeffrey Elsass, Pam Hamilton, Marcus Kettles, Zoe Lyons, Marieann Meringolo and Britt Hall, director.
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