by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions
Lake Community Arts will partner with Anthony Ransom to bring a new Heaven Concert to us here in Central Florida on Saturday night starting at 6:30 pm on October 17 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32819.
Chad McLellan and Bradley Roberts will be serving as the two conductors for the upcoming live world premiere of Heaven, as composed by Anthony Ransom. The concert will be narrated by Jim Laria of Clermont. This cantata will feature a full orchestra, soloist, narrator, with approximately 100 voice choir consisting of singers from Lake Community Arts, the Orlando Choral Society, Blessed Sacrament Church, the King’s Ridge Singers, St. Lukes United Methodist Church and more.
Anthony Ransom notes, “To get this Heaven Concert project started, we first recorded it here in Florida with local professional orchestra musicians and it was mixed and mastered at Abbey Roads Recording Studio in London, UK. For anyone who struggles and sustains hardships in their life, we hope this will be a motivating concert of hope, faith and inspiration. We really do hope to inspire each attendee to be a better person for themselves and for their community!”
Ransom is a composer, pianist, and recording artist whose music blends cinematic orchestration with deeply personal storytelling. With a background rooted in both classical tradition and modern production, his work creates immersive soundscapes that resonate with emotion, faith, and hope. While drawing inspiration from life’s most profound moments, Ransom’s compositions invite listeners on a journey beyond the surface, where vulnerability meets beauty. Through his music, Anthony Ransom seeks not only to inspire but also to connect with his audiences while offering a voice to the unspoken and a light in the midst of darkness.
Chad McClellan is a lifelong musician, conductor, and non-profit leader with more than 20 years of experience in building arts programs that bring people together. His vision for Lake Community Arts originally began 15 years ago when he realized the need for a choir in the community. From there, the desire grew to create spaces where everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience, can find community unity through the arts.
Bradley Roberts is vocal coach for the professional, a cappella group Voctave. Roberts has a rich background in vocal performance and ministry. He spent 17 years performing at Disney World Epcot as a member and vocal captain of the famous Voices of Liberty a cappella group. He has performed in Disney’s Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond productions. He serves as the Senior Director of Traditional Worship Music, Arts, and Theatre at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando. Roberts maintains a social media presence as ‘Bradley the Singing Chef’, where he combines his love for Southern culinary arts and music.
LCA President Leiland Theriot shares, “Lake Community Arts is proud to support Anthony Ransom and his HeavenConcert project.
Ransom’s vision reflects exactly what we hope to encourage in Lake County with local artists dreaming boldly, creating meaningful work, and bringing people together through the power of the arts. Together, our mission extends beyond producing our own creative musical programs. We believe strongly in supporting artists and arts organizations throughout our community and helping create opportunities for their work to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Anthony’s Heaven project is an exciting example of the creativity and artistic talent that exists right here in Lake County. We remain pleased to stand alongside Anthony Ransom, as he brings this vision to life and look forward to helping him share Heaven with our community.”
LCA’s ongoing performances will include public concerts and special events to showcase local talent and foster a sense of belonging for both performers and audiences while increasing important artistic impact in Lake County. LCA will continue to celebrate the joys that music and the creative arts bring to life for our Lake County community. Businesses, organizations and families are encouraged to make donations, sponsorships and tax deductible gifts at: LakeCommunityArts.org/support.
Heaven Concert tickets are now available at: https://anthonyransom.com/pages/concerts-1 Visit: www.anthonyransom.com. There will be general admission tickets at only $20 each, while preferred seating will only be $35. Children, student and streaming access tickets are also available.
For more information on the Lake Community Arts organization, visit: www.LakeCommunityArts.org. Follow LCA on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/lakecommunityarts/ and on social media @LakeCommunityArts.
