Chautauqua Gospel Experience & Concert

Lakeside’s 4th Annual Chautauqua Gospel Experience, hosted by nationally renowned gospel producer, director and bassist Johnny Parker, takes place on Sunday, June 8. This year’s theme is “Great Hymns of Faith.”

During the 10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Community Worship Service in Hoover Auditorium, singers from Lakeside and surrounding communities will join Parker in a Gospel Music Singing Workshop, learning traditional and new Gospel music selections presented during the service. Included in the service music are Parker’s wife, vocalist and director Laveta Parker, along with vocalist Ian Morgan and pianist/vocalist Khamilah Morgan.

Later that evening, at 7 p.m. in Hoover Auditorium, all are invited to a stirring Gospel Music Concert, “Great Hymns of Faith” featuring Pastor Anthony T. Parker, the Gospel group FAVOR, Ian and Khamilah Morgan, and the Gospel Music Singing Workshop singers joining the program. This concert is supported by James E. Beardsley and Doris F. Beardsley. 

REGISTRATION
If you’d like to participate as a singer in the Chautauqua Gospel Experience & Concert, complete the Chautauqua Choir registration form. Let us know your interest in participating in this particular experience, as well as additional choir events Lakeside offers this summer. Registration for the Chautauqua Gospel Experience & Concert is free.

Parker, a native of Cleveland, was born into a family deeply rooted in faith and community service. With a passion for music and spirituality, he pursued his calling and was ordained as an Elder in the Church of God in Christ.

Currently serving as the Associate Pastor and Director of Music & Fine Arts at Rhema Fellowship Church, Parker brings over 30 years of experience as a music industry professional. He also showcases his talents as a bass guitarist, writer, composer and arranger. Parker’s expertise extends beyond music. He’s also a skilled event producer and artistic director.

He holds a degree from John Carroll University and boasts 25 years of experience in health and human services.

He has made significant contributions as the principal consultant for SHOCC, Ltd., focusing on community programming. In his consultancy work, Parker has collaborated with organizations such as the Tri-C JazzFest, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, NAACP and many others.

Driven by his commitment to spreading positivity through music, Parker, alongside Laveta, founded the Good News Concert Series, a platform aimed at uplifting communities through gospel music. This collaborative effort reflects their shared dedication to spreading joy and inspiration through music ministry.

Working with Khirye Tyler of Blacksuit Music LLC, Parker also co-founded the Red Hands Family Reunion Festival, an annual outdoor gospel fest that has become a cornerstone event in Cleveland.

Lakeside Chautauqua is excited to present Parker’s Gospel Music Experience for the fourth year.