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In the early 70’s, the “Folk Group” was born at Our Lady of Peace Parish. It began with an adult leader, Mr. Ken Tome, and several teenagers. They provided “Folk Style” music at mass on a weekly basis. Over the years, the members of the group changed and so did the music. In 2002, the group began its development into a praise band under the direction of Debby Holmes and Julia Cooney. Selah Praise Band currently has 24 members, consisting of 3 guitarists, 1 bass player, full drum kit, congas, piano, keyboard, flute, several auxiliary percussion instrumentalists, and vocalists. The band members range in age from high school students through adults.

Selah Praise Band provides music at Our Lady of Peace Church at the 9:00am mass on a weekly basis. They like to perform music of a wide variety – everything from peaceful pieces like “Sacred Silence”, “Breathe”, “Above All” and “Benediction”, to uplifting praise and worship songs like “Come, Now is the Time to Worship”, “Forever”, “Fish with Me”, “Your Grace is Enough” and “Go Make a Difference”. No matter what the music is, Selah always lets the Holy Spirit drive them.

Selah Praise Band has been blessed with the opportunity over the past few years, to perform at events like: “The Heaven on Earth Concert”, the Lake Erie Arboreadum’s concert series, the City of Erie “Concerts in the Parks”, the annual “Relay for Life” Mass, Relay for Life breakfast, as well as at other parishes in the Erie area. Sharing their music and faith with other’s in the community is always a very rewarding experience for the band and are always thrilled to do it. There is nothing more rewarding when we’re singing and the audience is singing right back at us!

The band has also been blessed with the opportunity to product 2 CD’s. The first, “We are One Body” is a selection of praise and worship songs – right from the heart of the band. Their most recent CD, “Love Has Come” is a selection of wonderful Christmas songs consisting of both traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Both CD’s are available at the church office. Selah Praise Band is currently in the process of producing their 3rd CD with it’s release scheduled early in 2011.

"I am eternally grateful to the members of the band. Their dedication, and enthusiam for their ministry is at times overwhelming to me. A special thank you to my sister Julia for her support and guidance over the years; and to Brian Kuzmin - an instrumental part of the production of our CD's. Always remember - LET THE SPIRIT MOVE YOU!" ... Debby Holmes

 

 

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