New Generation Singers celebrate anniversary

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.

The New Generation Singers are a choir in St. Joseph that has performed contemporary Christian music since 1970.

The executive director and musical director of the group is Byron Myers, whose parents were some the original organizers.

Myers has been chorally directing the New Generation Singers for the past 28 years and said he enjoys watching his students grow up.

"My favorite part has been having a chance to see the kids grow and turn into adults and become part of our community," Myers said.

The choir is composed of freshmen in high school through college-aged students. Auditions are not required to join the group.

Ethan High is a junior at Central High School and a member of the New Generation Singers. He shared his experience with the group.

"It's been amazing to say the least," High said. "I'd say it's the greatest thing I've done in my life so far... I would recommend it if you're looking for something to fulfill your life. It's not New G, but New G gives you that connection so that you can meet God."

High shared that his older sister is also a member of the New Generation Singers, and his mother is an alum of the choir.

Myers predicts, thousands of students have been a part of the New Generation Singers, and he hopes the program will continue to grow.

The New Generation Singers will have a trivia night fundraiser on Friday, April 25 at Wyatt Park Christian Church to raise money for their upcoming summer tour.

More information about the New Generation Singers can be found at ngsingers.com.