Unity Performing Arts Foundation (abbreviated UPAF; also stylized as UNITY) is an American performing arts non-profit organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.[2] The company focuses on diverse types of fine arts, including theatre arts, choral music, instrumental music, literary arts, oration, and others.[3]
| Formation | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Marshall White[1] |
| Founded at | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
| Website | www |
History edit
Founded in 1993 by Marshall White, Unity Performing Arts Foundation was officially incorporated in 2000.[4][5] Eventually, Unity came to serve as a platform for the Voices of Unity Youth Choir (VOU), a choral group directed by Marshall White that has been performing internationally since the 2000s.[6] The group has performed at international competitions such as the World Choir Games.[7] At the World Choir Games, the choir has won 5 gold medals in 2010, 2012, and 2014.[8][9] As of 2014, the choir consisted of a demographically diverse group of 123 youths.[10]
Youth development is also a major focus of the organization,[11] as Marshall White does not consider the organization to be strictly an arts venue, but also a place for personal development and community engagement.[12][13]
See also edit
Further reading edit
Selected magazine and news articles:
- "Show Stopper: Unity Performing Arts Foundation ends the season with a bang". www.inknewsonline.com. Vol. 7, no. 25. June 20–26, 2008.
- Adams, Jill. "Inspiring Success through Empowerment and Education". Business People.
- Hunter, Mark (June 16, 2011). "Ti Erika Hunt's dream of traveling to China came true with the Voices of Unity Choir last year". The Journal Gazette.
- Jehl, Dan (June 30, 2010). "Stephanie Woodson and The Voices of Unity: A family affair". Frost Illustrated.
- Carr, Keiara (January 8, 2016). "Youth choir putting on a show". The Journal Gazette.
References edit
- ^ "Marshall White". Business People. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Hearing the 'Voices of Unity' in 2015". Washington Times. 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Unity Performing Arts Foundation". Join Handshake. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "For Voices of Unity, singing is just the surface". KPC News. 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Career Path: Making a difference to the tune of Unity". FW Business. 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "A Soulful Summer Spectacular Tribute to the Music of Disney". Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Award-winning Choir Succeeding On Stage, In Life". DasFort. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Unity Performing Arts Foundation". Visit Fort Wayne. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Voice's of Unity Youth Choir chosen to represent in "Choir Olympics"". Fort Wayne Reader. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Marshall White". Whatzup. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Unity Performing Arts Foundation". Great Nonprofits. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Voices of Unity Share Their Song Of Success". WBOI. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Expanding Horizons". Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2020.