Director & Founder
Michael A. Young, Sr.
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Michael is the composer of numerous compositions. His compositions have earned him a Grammy Nomination. He is a writer for the Gospel Music Workshop of America, “Women in Worship” and “Rizen”, from Saginaw, MI; Bishop Rudolph McKissick; Word & Worship Mass from Jacksonville, FL; Emtro Gospel Records, Troy Sneed & Youth for Christ Choir of Atlanta, GA; Beth Baker from San Francisco Bay Area, just to name a few.
Michael is delighted to be a proud member of St. Stephen Church, Dr. Kevin W. Cosby, Sr. Pastor, Louisville KY. Michael is the former Minister of Music at West End Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Dartanya G. Hill, Sr., Pastor, Louisville, KY.
Michael Currently Serves as Director of Music at The Historic Green Street Baptist Church, Rev. Raymond Kizer, Pastor, Louisville, KY.
He is very active in the Music Ministry - locally and nationally. He serves as clinician for various workshops, consulting and producing gospel music for various soloists, choirs and organizations.
Under the umbrella of M. Andre Y. Productions, Michael A. Young and Company were blessed to record 3 CD’s - featuring the Maestro’s compositions. The newest Release “Everybody, Let’s Praise the Lord” Michael A. Young with IN GOD’S PRESENCE and Friends, is available on All Digital Platforms
#Team I.G.P.
Michael A. Young with IN GOD’S PRESENCE, is comprised of 25 enthusiastic worshipers, which are lead to witness to the body of Christ through the Ministry of Praise and Worship. Their unique sound is an urban contemporary style laced with soul stirring traditional roots.
Journey with us as we “Bask in the Spirit of God”
It’s In HIM We Live, Move, and Have our Being
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Business Manager:
Mary Moody
M) 502.263.3718
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I.G.P. Coordinator:
Nedra Young
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Website Designer:
Dan Neel
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Spiritual Advisors:
Rev. Geneva Nelson
Rev. Dr. Dartanya G. Hill, Sr.
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Photographer:
Babacar Sambe
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Videographer:
Dantana Smith
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Michael A. Young with IN GOD’S PRESENCE
2024 Roster
2015 Rhythm of Gospel Award Winner - Traditional Choir
2015 The Rhythm of Gospel Awards - Nominee in 3 Categories
Best Traditional Choir
Best Community Choir
Best Choir Director
#Team I.G.P.
Journey with us as we “Bask in the Spirit of God” - It’s In HIM We Live, Move, and Have our Being!
SOPRANOS:
A. Kay Dougherty, Lisa Ellington, Treneese Hughes, Cynthia Lusco, Deborah Montgomery, Mary Moody, Shawntriss Simms, Robin J. Walker, Adele Woods
ALTOS:
Teresa Barnett, Rene Douglas, Tiffany Hunter, Tura Jones, WandaJean Jones, Latonya Kennedy, Margaret Harris, Keisha Matchem, LaTanya McCracken, Yancy Jeanine Mason, Nedra Young
TENORS:
Silas Bowman, Nora Carr, Barbara Debow, Desmond Hutchison, Shewanna James, Robert “Deon” Norris, Cheryl Taylor
MUSICIANS:
Producer: D. Titus Robertson
Music Director: Brandon Young
Musician Coordinators: Kenneth Winburn
Musicians: Charles Anderson, Charles Brown, Cecil Clardy, Joel Goodwin, Jason Gordon, Cameron Jones, Gevan Cole, Jason Gordon, Shawn Woods, Kaelin Porter, Houston Young, Javontay Young
SUPPORT TEAM:
Miosha (Mimi) Cobble, Jerralyne Guichard, Carol Hickman, Terona Huff, Rev. Eileen Little, Brenda Mayfield, James “Butch” Mimmes, Marcella Mudd, Rev. Ronn Norfleet, Debbie Prince, Barbara Railey, Bill Simpson, Elder Antonio Washington, Rev. Charlotte Williams, David Rice, Le'arion Irvine, Rev. Demus Gallaway, Kevin Hinkle, Dr. Philip Williams, Cheyenne Young, Jasmine Young, Javontay Young, Jazmine Young, Aylissa Young, Nayla Young, Michael Young, Jr., Tywan Young
