Unity Performing Arts Foundation

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]

Unity Performing Arts Foundation
Formation2000
FounderMarshall White[1]
Founded atFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
TypeNon-profit
HeadquartersFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Websitewww.upaf.com

History

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

Further reading

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
  1. "Marshall White". Business People. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  2. "Hearing the 'Voices of Unity' in 2015". Washington Times. 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. "Unity Performing Arts Foundation". Join Handshake. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  4. "For Voices of Unity, singing is just the surface". KPC News. 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  5. "Career Path: Making a difference to the tune of Unity". FW Business. 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  6. "A Soulful Summer Spectacular Tribute to the Music of Disney". Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  7. "Award-winning Choir Succeeding On Stage, In Life". DasFort. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  8. "Unity Performing Arts Foundation". Visit Fort Wayne. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  9. "Voice's of Unity Youth Choir chosen to represent in "Choir Olympics"". Fort Wayne Reader. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  10. "Marshall White". Whatzup. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  11. "Unity Performing Arts Foundation". Great Nonprofits. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  12. "Voices of Unity Share Their Song Of Success". WBOI. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  13. "Expanding Horizons". Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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