“It is very important to me that we train the next generation of singers & songwriters. Known has recorded music with Kaycyy Pluto, Darnell Davis & Maya Buckner, as well as numerous events in local churches, high schools, and community centers. Known has performed alongside Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker & Israel Houghton on the Festival of Praise Tour, and Shane & Shane for a National Live TV Broadcast. Live concerts have included the Minneapolis Urban League Gala and the MLK Breakfast at St. Paul Chamber Orchestra at the Ordway Theater and the Annual Music for the Holidays at The Armory. Known MPLS has performed in a wide variety of venues, joining the St. Since its inception, Known MPLS has had an opportunity to share the stage with some of the most prominent musical artists. The choir promotes self-esteem, leadership skills, cultural awareness, discipline and a commitment to excellence. Courtland is Known MPLS’s Creative Director and leads with the performance-based music education to galvanize youth between the ages of 12-25 as agents of change. The choral ensemble was established in the later part of 2019 as an extension of Voicez, Inc., a 501(c)(3), nonprofit music organization striving to train and develop the next generation of singers and composers throughout the Twin Cities. In the summer of 2019, Courtland Pickens founded Known MPLS, an audition-based community gospel youth choir. Known (/nōn/) - to be recognized, understood, or validated.
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