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biographical highlights
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- Produced and directed over 20,000 live shows in 50 years
- Production of over 100 audio and video recordings
- Command performances for four U.S. Presidents
- Formed a world-class traveling group called The Spurrlows
- Created dozens of other groups including: Common Ground, First Gear, Garden Party, Dust, Crimson Bridge, Earth Opera, Pilgrim 20, Pride of Man, Love's Distinction, Festival of Praise
- First sacred singing group to be sponsored by a major secular company, a relationship that the Chrysler Corporation esteemed for six fruitful years in over 3,000 concert events
- Influenced later notables such as Cam Floria's Continentals, Roger Breland's Truth, Derrick Johnson's Regeneration, and Richard Roberts' World Action Singers
- Led musical tours in North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Japan, China, Finland, and several trips to Israel, which, included a citywide celebration for the Israeli Government
- Now in its 38th year the famed 300 voice Michigan/Ohio Concert Choir, which Spurr produces and directs, continues to generate sold out crowds with their annual Christmas Concerts
- Provides management for one of contemporary Christian music's most beloved singers - Larnelle Harris
- Past president of the Gospel Music Association and 8 year board member
- Produced hundreds of award-winning television specials as well as daily television including the annual Dove Awards
- Remains in constant demand for seminars, workshops and consulting
- Creator and Producer of the classic series The Thurlow Spurr Collection featuring the Music of Life, a collection of hymns, love songs, Broadway hits and classical pieces, patriotic and Christmas music.
- Creator and Producer of the I Want To Be A Star Search Christian talent contest
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