INSPIRATA's exceptional voices, beauty and talent captivate audiences of all ages and musical preference.  Internationally acclaimed artists in their own right; Elizabeth Claxton,  Cheryse McLeod Lewis, Timothy Sparks and Steven Jepson create a powerful blend of liturgical, sacred, and contemporary Christian music.  From their heart-melting signature Ave Verum Corpus to their exhilirating How Great Thou Art, INSPIRATA brings audiences to the feet in praise and applauding for more. Currently in preparation for a national concert tour and CD, a limited number of pre-tour concerts are being presented.  Please check back often for new scheduling.

Demo Mix features soprano Elizabeth Claxton, mezzo-soprano Cheryse McLeod Lewis, baritone Steven Jepson and  tenor  James Charles Taylor.

New Review

August 2, 2010

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Shout to the Lord, a popular contemporary worship song, made it to American Idol but I have to say I was truly moved by Inspirata's version. On the final note, soprano Elizabeth Claxton raised her right arm to show her hand in an encompassing gesture. I recently heard this newly formed quartet in the sanctuary at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. They had me mesmerized and now I can't get enough of them. Add baritone Steven Jepson's resonating Amen on completion of the Sanctus to my unforgettable list. Before mezzo-soprano Cheryse McLeod Lewis introduced Celine Dion's The Prayer, there was no way I could have known how much that delivery would affect me. All through the hour-long concert, passion for singing shines through, particularly in tenor Timothy Sparks. All four show a remarkable range that for each of them appears easily attainable. Sonia Lewis and Jillian Leigh (RCAM) have brought together a savvy group. Accompanied by their music director/concert pianist, Ben Blozan, prayer of praise is set in motion with some stirring a cappella along the way.