evangelchicago

Congratulations to the Evangel Celebration Choir on winning the Chicago regional competition

of How Sweet the Sound: The Search for the Best Church Choir in America

that took place at the United Center on September 30, 2009.

Evangel took the regional by storm with a soul stirring, inspirational rendition

of "Total Praise."   You can see highlights of this event by clicking on the links below

Video

http://www.howsweetthesound.com/media/video_player/2009/81

Photos

http://www.howsweetthesound.com/media/gallery/2009/2009+chicago

and Blog

http://www.howsweetthesound.com/blog/2009/10/chicago-stands-and-delivers/

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