•Samuel Williams, Jr. Selah is a dynamic youth gospel
choir with members ranging in ages 5- to 18-years-old. The ministry was formed (circa 2002) with the humble number of 6 members, under the vision to establish
a choir at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago, IL, through which youth could share in the rich experience of leading worship and praise. Shortly after it’s founding, Julie Welborn (then Youth Minister) approached Samuel Williams, Jr., an Alumnus of Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago, to help lead the fledgling choir. After accepting the position of Team Leader/Director of Selah, Sam realized that in order to have a choir that operated in excellence, he had to change the originally set rehearsal schedule from twice a month to every week.

•Sam then recruited Jacinta Warnie, a Princeton Graduate, Former Director of the Princeton University
Gospel Ensemble and Multiple Choir Alumna as a Co-Team Leader to support the group. Sam also extended the time of rehearsals from one hour to between one and one half to two hours weekly. With the coupling of consistent caring leadership, grounding in the Word of God, and disciplined rehearsals, the group began to grow in number, in vocal strength, and most importantly, spiritually.

•Selah quickly began to be recognized across the city of Chicago for their strong vocals, dynamic energetic performances, joyous hearts and sweet spirits. Particularly in this perilous time when so much negative light is cast upon youth, Selah began to be infectious in a great and awesome way! They have performed and shared their
ministry with artists and at venues including, but not limited to: • Chance the Rapper (Featured on Chance the Rapper’s Twitter Site) • CSO (Chicago Symphony
Orchestra) • Michelle Williams (Formerly of Destiny’s Child) • Jennifer Hudson • Jazz Artists Dave Koz & Jonathan Butler and many others.

•The Group is now 35-40 members strong and has released their first self-titled CD Project: Sam Williams &
Selah St. Sabina Youth Choir of Chicago!

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