GMWA Detroit Chapter Members
Welcome to the GMWA Detroit Chapter members page! Here you will find all the relevant information for our members. We are a community of gospel music lovers who come together to share our passion and talents. Join us in our mission to spread the joy of gospel music throughout Detroit and beyond.
WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP
As a choir member (Mass Choir / Women's Choir) you are invited to join this website. You can come here for the latest information. Some information that we will share here is for members only.
GMWA Detroit Chapter Announcements
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Choir Rehearsal – Friday, July 10 | 6:30 PM
Our next rehearsal will be Friday, July 10 at 6:30 PM. We are rehearsing for our presentation in Greensboro and other engagements. Come out and join us.
Please be on time and feel free to invite friends to come and sing with you.​​​​​​
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GMWA National Convention – Greensboro, North Carolina
This year the Detroit Chapter will be traveling to the National Convention by air. We will sing Tuesday, July 28 at the nightly musical and we will be in full concert Wednesday, July 29 along with GMAC. We always have a wonderful time at the convention, so make plans now to attend.
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Travel Dates:
Monday, July 27 – Departure to Greensboro, NC
Thursday, July 30 – Return to Detroit​
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If you paid your $150 for the plane ticket, your registration as a delegate is included.
If you still plan to go to Greensboro and you did not get in on the $150 plane ticket fare (this option has expired), you will receive $100 that can be used toward your room in Greensboro or your badge.
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For travel arrangements, contact Dr. Kirk Walker at 313-999-6975. He will also give the information on the housing (hotel rooms).​​​​​
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​​​​​Annual Concert with GMAC – Chicago, IL
This year the Detroit Chapter will be traveling to Chicago for our annual concert with The Gospel Music According to Chicago. The date for the concert is Friday, September 4. Plan now to attend this anointed musical. There will be a bus. More information to come.​​​​
​Prayer Requests
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Please keep the following individuals and families in your prayers:
Barbara Smith
The Carter Family
Annie Jackson
Landa Nelson
Tony Gooden
Henry “Rusty” Davis
Dr. Baretta Horne & family
William Newman
Celeste Fletcher
Sharon Moore
…and everyone who simply said, “Pray for me."
Rehearsals
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Mass Choir Rehearsal
Friday, July 10, 2026
6:30pm
Craig Memorial Tabernacle
14201 Puritan, Detroit
Bring a friend. We are preparing for our trip to Greensboro.
The Detroit Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) is a ministry of singers from across Metro Detroit who love God, love music, and love serving. We are a professional choir with several recordings that span over decades. Below are some of our most frequently asked questions to help you know how to connect, what to wear, and when to show up.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
[NOTE: These questions are not just for the upcoming events.]
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Q. Who can sing with the GMWA Detroit Mass Choir?
A. If you sang with the Women's Choir or have attended a rehearsal in the last 6 months, you are welcome to join us for the engagement.
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Q. If I sang with the Women's Choir, can I sign up for the Chapter Member's Page on this website?
A. Yes
Q. What is the attire?
A. We have a few choices:
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All Black (Standard): Ladies: 3/4 length sleeves, knee-length dresses or skirts, black or brown hose, black closed-in shoes. Men: black suit. (Accessories for men and women will be determined for each engagement.)
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Dress for Ministry: Look like you are going to church—professional, modest, and ministry-ready. Ladies: no slacks.
Q. When are rehearsals?
A. Rehearsals are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 PM at Craig Memorial Tabernacle, 14201 Puritan, Detroit, MI
Q. Do I have to be a current GMWA Detroit Chapter member to participate?
A. We strongly encourage membership and participation in the Detroit Chapter. Our chapter is not backed by any organization, so we depend on the funds generated by annual chapter dues. This allows us to operate the chapter for the year. However, singers who have rehearsed with us in the last 6 months are welcome to sing.
Q. If I come in late what do I do?
A.When a person is teaching or ministering, it can be a huge distraction to have random walking. Please wait, and one of the directors will call for you to come and join the choir.
Q. What if I miss a rehearsal?
A. Please attend the next scheduled rehearsal. For most engagements, you must have attended at least one of the most recent rehearsals to minister with us. Things do happen, so feel free to talk to our Minister of Music or Administrator.
Q. How will I know when we are singing?
A. Engagements will be announced at rehearsal, reminders sent via text and shared on the Detroit Chapter’s platforms.​
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Q. If we are at an engagement and the choir is in the stand. When we finish can I just leave?
A. We are a professional choir. We ask that you would stay and we all leave the stand together under the direction of a director. However, if you must leave, please let one of the directors know and they will excuse you.
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If you need more information, please contact the Detroit Chapter leadership team or visit the chapter page for updates.