Peoples UMC

The Mighty Men of Peoples Choir

The choir was Founded in 1995 by Gary Morris & the Minister of Music  Andre Vaughn.  Various other “all-male” Choirs existed earlier at Peoples, but Gary’s arrival was the catalyst to “The Mighty Men of Peoples” – a Choir that continued to exist for 22 consecutive years.  Gary was a talented musician who could sing and play Guitar.  He was also an experienced (music group) leader and choreographer.  The Choir sang every 3rd Sunday, conducted many Church concerts, and was invited to sing at countless other churches within the District and Michigan Conference.

Choir Directors over the years: (Gary Morris, Andre Vaughn, Sheryl Young, & Leon Hayes).

Choir Members over the years: (Joseph Day, Leon Hayes, Gus Love, Leo Esco, Don Stallings, Leonard Stallings, Cliff Stallings, Gonzalus Moore, Dawon Wallace, Grant Burton, Craig Mitchell, Reggie Campbell, Willie Banks, & Anthony Beard).

Musicians over the years: (David Bellamy (Lead Guitar), Gary Morris (Bass Guitar), Andre Vaugh (Organ & Piano), Timothy Jackson (Drums), Curtis Robinson (Piano & Organ).

Gary Morris, Director
Andre Vaughn
Minister of Music
Leon Hayes, Leonard Stallings, Cliff Stallings, & Craig Mitchell
Don Stallings
Curtis Robinson, Organ
David Bellamy
Timothy Jackson, Drummer
Gonzalus Moore
Thomas Peeples
Grant Burton
Dawon Wallace
Leo Esco
Reginald Campbell
Cheryl Young, Director

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(To contribute to this collection, please email photographs to Leonard Stallings @ lstallings@syncfoundation.com)

The Mighty Men of Peoples - Choir Concert - 2009

The Mighty Men of Peoples - Choir Concert - 2013