Music Groups
Messiah Community (1974-1975)
This group was the final evolution of the Genesis group and performed in 1974 and 1975. It included many members of Genesis and with the new additions totaled over 30 members including stage crew. The band had a larger rhythm section and horn section and continued the Christian ministry focus of its predecessor. Their songlist consisted of original material from various members of the group. The music and horn parts were all arranged by Paul Bourassa. The following tracks were recorded on a reel-to-reel tape recorder sitting on the stage during a live performance.
Paul Bourassa - producer / director |
Karen Miller - vocals |
Dan Pritchett - lead guitar and vocals |
Jan Jashinski - vocals |
Mike Harty - guitar |
Jan Fischer - vocals |
Joel Torres - bass guitar |
Teresa Brady - vocals |
Bill Biersach - piano, synthesizer |
Laurel Foss - vocals |
John Whetstone - organ |
Kathy Pritchett - vocals |
Dave Dickerson - drums |
Jane Kubal - vocals |
Dave Torres - percussion |
John Kubal - vocals |
Don Dingess - trumpet |
Mike Foss - vocals |
Mike Erickson - trumpet |
Mark Bourassa - vocals |
Brian Holden - trumpet |
John Relleve - vocals |
Carl Raabe - trombone |
Dennis Hennessy - vocals |
Craig Hollar - saxophone |
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Listen to Songs: (Photo Gallery below)
Dawn of a New Day Songwriter: Karen Miller Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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Messiah Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Dan Pritchett |
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A New Day Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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Baptizer Theme Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Featuring Messiah Horn Section |
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Give to Him Songwriter: Karen Miller Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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I'll Never Know Songwriter: John Kubal Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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Call Upon His Name Songwriter: Dan Pritchett Lead vocal: Dan Pritchett |
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Come Along With Jesus Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Dan Pritchett |
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He Is the Way Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Dan Pritchett |
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You're Not a Child Songwriter: Karen Miller Lead vocal: John Relleve |
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Believer's Song Songwriters: Jan Fischer, Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Paul Bourassa, Laurel Foss |
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Glory Glory Songwriters: Jan Jashinski, Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Jan Jashinski |
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Photo Gallery