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Webster’s definition of a vision is something seen by other than normal sight: something perceived in a dream or divinely revealed.
James C. Chambers was one who dreamed impossible dreams. As a young teen he became director of the Radio Choir and later organized the youth choir at the Haven of Rest M.B. Church. Church, however, was not the only place where his gift was realized. In 1971, the Vision reappeared, and under the guidance of his music instructor at CVS, he crossed denomination barriers and organized the Ecclesiastes Community Choir.
This Vision was nourished by James and the Lord for more than 20 years, and ECC flourished into one of the country’s finest singing aggregations. During this period James was active in other gospel organizations. His talents and skills allowed him and ECC the honor to perform with many well known artists, gospel and secular. He travelled through out this country conducting workshops in Choir Administration and Choral Directing. His ability to motivate singing aggregations to always give God the Best was second to none.
In January 1988, James made public his greatest vision and in July 1988, it became reality when the ECC Music Workshop commenced under the Adult Continuing Education Department of Kennedy King College. Its purpose was to enhance the performance quality and music administration of gospel music and to unite this city’s choirs, community organizations, musicians, songwriters, and soloists. During that first workshop in 1988, James founded and presented the Chicago Mass Choir. In 1991 CMC was nominated in five categories for the Gospel Music Excellence awards and winner of Best New Artist. In 1992, the CMC recording “I Can Go to the Rock” was winner of Song of the Year.
As we remember the man and his legacy, let us all be mindful of the God-given charge that the Lord gave to James with that vision. Never settle for just enough to get by, but consistently work to produce perfection and always be committed to achieve excellence.
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