United Voices Gospel Choir Alumni Network

About the Choir

United Voices Choir membersThe United Voices Choir of West Georgia was founded in 1974 by Reverend Jared Jennings and Dr. O.B. Yates, who saw a need for African American students to have an outlet and more extra curricular activities. The choir gave students a sense of fellowship, worship, and comradery, and has been providing that environment for generations of students.

The choir’s name has evolved throughout the past four decades. Originally, it was named the United Voices Choir of West Georgia, inspired by founding faculty advisor Dr. Yates’ experience in the United Voices of Kansas State Choir. While the name has changed, the sense of bonding that takes place among the members of the Choir has not.

United Voices Reunion Planning Committee

  • Gregory Bailey
  • Stannetta Evans
  • Wylodene Harrell
  • Michelle Hester
  • Sandra "Penney" Houston
  • LeGree McCamey*
  • Maydia Mosely
  • Elliott Spencer
  • Tressa "Buffy" Tolbert Chubb
  • Willie Frank Andrews Nolley, Jr. *
  • Dana Pace
  • Michael Thompson
  • Lawanda Copeland Tillman
  • Semeka Samuels
  • Monique Samuels
  • Natalya Elder
  • Quaniqua Woods *deceased

uvgc NETWORK LEADERS

  • Michelle Hester
  • Sandra "Penney" Houston '83

uvgc Upcoming Event

United Voices Gospel Choir 50th Anniversary Reunion and Concert

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | University of West Georgia Humanities Building

Register for Reunion and Concert

Questions?

If you have questions or would like to get involved with the network, contact us at alumni@westga.edu.

"Total Praise" by uvgc alumni

The University of West Georgia United Voices Gospel Choir Alumni celebrated its 45th anniversary with a rendition of "Total Praise", by Richard Smallwood.

oral history & memories

Tap below to watch a video presentation of the history of the choir and memories from UVGC alumni compiled in honor of the choir's 45th anniversary. 

VIRTUAL REUNION - Full version

To watch the full recording of the United Voices Gospel Choir 45th Anniversary Reunion on April 10, 2021, tap the play button below.

UNITED VOICES CHOIR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Questions?

About the Scholarship

Originally established in celebration of the 45th reunion of the United Voices Gospel Choir (UVGC), this tribute scholarship continues to honor the choir’s enduring legacy at the University of West Georgia. In recognition of the 50th anniversary, alumni and friends are coming together once again to bolster the fund, ensuring it can provide awards to even more deserving students.

This scholarship supports current and future members of the United Voices Gospel Choir in their pursuit of academic excellence, helping to recruit and retain talented students and empowering the next generation of UWG leaders. Nearly 40 percent of UWG students are the first in their families to attend college, and this fund helps provide the financial support that can change the trajectory of their lives.

Double the impact of your gift: An anonymous donor has pledged to match every gift made to the scholarship fund, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000.