Agape Music Symposuim Concert Sept. 2004

Dominion a Cappella Ensemble has been singing the praises of Spirit, bringing joy, love and harmony to audiences since 2001. Born out of the East Bay Church of Religious Science of Oakland, Calif., at the request of the church's Senior Minister, Rev. Elouise Oliver. Dominion was founded by Artistic Director Valerie Brown. Starting with six members, five of whom are still are members, the group has grown as large as 14 members with an average of nine. The purpose of creating Dominion was to have a group at the church that would be able to sing at a moments notice without any instrumentation. However, Director Brown's vision for the group was greater than that. The name Dominion came from visioning. As I was singing, what came through was the idea to direct a choir in such a way that the nuances of the pure voice would heal, affect and affirm that music can change your life. Dominion is an ensemble of individuals who not only can sing but also can testify about life's challenges and how each of them overcame them to sing rich poly-rythmic harmonies. Dominion has spread their musical message at such events as the 48th Monterey Jazz Festival, An Evening with Yolanda King-Annual Season for Non-Violence, Annual International Forgiveness Day program, Santa Rita Jail Holiday Concert, and Agape Spiritual Center Music Symposium Concert.