About the Author:
Richard Kingsmore received a BM degree in Music Theory and Arranging from the University of Alabama in 1982, followed by further studies in arranging and composition from Alabama and the Eastman School of Music. He has performed on keyboard with Truth and as a free lance musician for Disney World and other theme parks and resorts in the Orlando, Florida, area. Kingsmore has worked as Music Associate in churches in Virginia, Alabama, Texas, and currently at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he resides with his wife Gina. He is in demand as a free lancer arranger/orchestrator. Richard Kingsmore received a BM degree in Music Theory and Arranging from the University of Alabama in 1982, followed by further studies in arranging and composition from Alabama and the Eastman School of Music. He has performed on keyboard with Truth and as a free lance musician for Disney World and other theme parks and resorts in the Orlando, Florida, area. Kingsmore has worked as Music Associate in churches in Virginia, Alabama, Texas, and currently at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he resides with his wife Gina. He is in demand as a free lancer arranger/orchestrator. Singer/songwriter Chris Machen has been involved in Christian music for over 20 years. He and his wife Diane recorded for Word Records, Urgent Records, Discovery House Music and now record for there own ministry The Master’s Music Co. He is also a studio musician and actor. Writing has been an integral part of Chris’ ministry having written songs recorded by artist such as the Imperials, the Gatlin Brothers, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Steve & Annie Chapman, Steve Amerson and Luke Garrett. Chris’ songs have been used widely in church choral music from anthems like ’I Have Seen the Light,’ ’Bow the Knee,’ ’God is Able,’ ’The Weight of the Cross,’ ’God Still Moves,’ and over 500 more. Musicals have been a part of Chris’ efforts including the current Bow the Knee-A Dramatic Easter Musical. As an independent writer, Chris has had songs in the catalogs of Lillenas, Word, Lifeway, Brentwood-Benson, Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Monarch Press and Warner Brothers. According to Chris, ’It’s all about the Lord. Jesus said, ’If I be lifted up, I’ll draw all men unto me.’’ Kim is a writer and creative developer who celebrates art in worship and who loves to help cultivate other artists. She has spent time on stage and back stage, as well as in video production and direction. She has written and produced many scripts and musicals for companies such as Lillenas, Word, Brentwood Benson, and LifeWay.For over 10 year she has edited and consulted on scripts for numerous clients and companies. She has had the privilege of working with artists and writers such as Mike Speck, Bonnie Keen, Nan Gurley, Marty Parks, Chris Machen, Richie Kingsmore, Tom Fettke, Camp Kirkland, and Ruth Bell Graham.She served as the Board Chair for Christians in Theatre Ars (CITA) for several years, and she has worked for a number of other companies and organization such as Saddleback Community Church, St. George’s Institute of Church and Cultural Life, and Nashville Children’s Theatre. Kim served as Executive Producer for the 2010 Dove Nominee Camp Wallaballa, and the 2009 Dove Award winner for Youth/Children’s Musicals: An Island Christmas.Kim lives, works, plays, and eats in the Nashville, TN area with her daughter, Emma.
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