The Atlanta Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America was formed on January 20, 1976 by a group of singers and musicians who sought to adopt the ideals of the national organization of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) and align themselves with other chapters across the country and around the world involved in the promotion and the advancement of gospel music. After petitioning the national organization, a charter was granted to The Atlanta Chapter on May 10, 1976. Like the goals of the national parent organization, the primary aspiration of The Atlanta Chapter is to equip singers and musicians performing in their individual, local churches with the academic and technical training needed to enhance the effective delivery of the gospel message through music. The acquisition of knowledge allows gospel singers and musicians to present gospel music to the world with ever-increasing excellence, professionalism, dignity and pride. The Atlanta Chapter continually provides opportunities for novice vocalists and musicians to hone their crafts and advance their ministerial music careers through performance and interaction with professionals working in the gospel music industry The Atlanta Chapter is always striving to share experiences while reaching out to the community with welcome arms and inviting hearts as it encourages the perpetual enhancement of the presentation of gospel music. We are a chapter that is doing something all year.