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John A.Wilkinson, Founder/Director ...is the Founder and Director of Prazeworks Productions, LLC. John has over 25 years of experience in Musicianship. He has earned his degrees in Music, Piano, and Voice Theory. Therefore teaching basic mechanics of singing, vocal development and vocal health. He has also studied in other fields such as Language Arts, Sociology and Religious Studies. From 1987-2010, his professional music career has soared, from near and far. He has set the stage tone for many gospel artists such as, The Clarke Sisters, Commissioned, Nicolas and the late Thomas Whitefield, Birmingham, England. From singing background vocals for Dorothy Norwood to performing with A Better Way at the Rich Forum in Stamford, Connecticut. John has even opened for Kirk Franklin with Rickey T. Harris & Friends at the Klein Memorial in Bridgeport, Connecticut. John has also appeared on the Bobby Jones Gospel Show two years running with the NVIM Singers at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut. God gave John a vision and from that vision was founded professional recording artists ‘N His Image. 'N His Image released their first single in May, 2009 and will release their debut album in year 2010. The group was nominated for the Connecticut Music Awards is 2009 & winners in 2010 for Best Contemporary Gospel Group. The group has ministered on Gospel Hour TV Show in Middletown, Connecticut as well as in various community venues for youth and young adults around the state. Needless to say, he opened for Marvin Winans, Jr. in Monroe, Connecticut. John Wilkinson is an entrepreneur and the business owner of Prazeworks Productions, LLC specializing in professional artist development, recording, and consultation services. He is currently in partnership with Sanijmusic Records. The two partnerships focus on teaching voice and piano development, servicing the community, churches, and schools.
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Sheila McKoy, Soprano ...she has over 25 years of experience singing solos and with local groups, community choirs in tri-state area, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. Sheila is a songwriter and has collaborated with choirs and groups to write music. She has recorded at Steve Clarke Studios CT, Wallingford Studios, Horizon Studios, Carriage House Studios CT, Mikes Studio CT and other studios in the CT area. Sheila's Musical Repertoire includes Contemporary Gospel, jazz R&B, Neo Soul, and Country. Her Musical Influences are the Clark Sisters, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Kirk Franklin, Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Andre Crouch, Smokie Norful, Tamala Mann, Timeney Figueroa, and Donnie McClurkin. Sheila's Vocal Range includes soprano, alto, and tenor. She also plays the following Instruments: clarinet, bongos, and congas. Her style is a mixture of Contemporary Gospel, Jazz, Country, Neo Soul, and R&B. Sheila currently attends New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, CT where she is a member of the New Vision Praise Team. Past Bands she has sung with are Michelle & Company, A Better Way, 4 GOD .
Zandra Edwards, Soprano ... is an only child was born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. She has been singing since the age of nine. She comes from a line family of singers. Zandra has a Soprano range, also high Alto vocal range. Zandra belongs to the Church of God of Prophecy in Stamford Connecticut, where she sings Praise and Worship, also teach the Sunday school children. Zandra is one of the newest additions to 'N His Image, and has already recorded on the new album. She sings some leads and background harmony parts. She loves the Lord and wants to do his will in any way she can. She currently works in the medical field as a Medical Assistant.
| | Jason Terry, Tenor ...was born and raised in Danville, Virginia to Valerie Terry and Linwood Terry 
, Jr. He has one brother (Byron) and two sisters (Teara and Ashley). Jason obtained his high diploma from Dan River High School in Ringgold, Virginia. While attending high school, some of his activities were high school choir director, declared first African American male drum major for the high school and first African American student body president.
Jason began singing at an early age, singing in the children’s choir at Greater Triumph Baptist Church and later graduating to directing youth choir and the adult choir. From singing in the church choirs to singing all over the city of Danville, Virginia, he was known for the gift of music that God has placed on his life. He studied music at Shaw University and has traveled with the Shaw University Choir near and far. They have traveled from Vermont to the Bahamas and many others state singing different genres of music. In the year of 2007, while attending Shaw University he was elected the Minister of Music for the Thomas J. Boyd Chapel and served as director of the campus gospel choir, New Vision Gospel Choir, Raleigh, North Carolina. Jason has sung background vocals for many gospel artists such as, Kurt Karr, Karen Clarke Sheard, and Shirley Caesar. He has sung with the Good News Gospel Choir, from Westport, Connecticut. Also performing is the awarding gospel play, ‘All God’s Children God Shoes, under the directorship of Corean Strong, Danbury, Connecticut. He currently resides in Danbury, Connecticut and attends Friendly Baptist Church, under the pastoral ship of Pastor Albert Hawkins. His hobbies included: shopping, traveling, singing and most of all, being a blessing to God’s people through song. Terry firmly believes that if you trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding, in all things acknowledge Him, for He will direct your paths. | | 
Stacie A Cobb, Alto ...is a Connecticut native who has been singing and writing music for more than 20 years. Stacie is a member of Miracle Faith World Outreach Church in Monroe, Connecticut where she blends her voice with the "Miracle Faith Ensemble". Stacie is also a former member of "Sewitt”, which is a five member female R&B A cappella, group. She performed with Sewitt for over five years as they opened shows for Jay-Z, Zhane, Big E Smalls, The Fugees, and Maya Angelou. A few of Stacie's musical repertoire are Gospel Music, R&B, and Neo-soul. Her musical influences includes: CeCe Winans, Whitney Houston, Lisa McClendon, Denise Williams, and Sylvia Jones. Stacie's voice ranges from 2nd Soprano to high tenor and she has been known to "dabble" on a few instruments including: piano, clarinet, and guitar. Stacie's style can best be described as Praise and Worship mixed with Contemporary Gospel. She loves four part harmonies and catchy hooks with mellow, yet colorful, adlibs. Stacie is a graduate of The University of Connecticut where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Sociology. Stacie desires to use her song writing and singing to glorify God and to witness never the less minister his love to the world.
Dionne Shoffner, Alto
... is the proud Co-Minister of Music at the Shiloh Baptist Church of East Norwalk, where she has served since in this capacity since 2008. As Co-Minister of Music, Miss Shoffner leads the congregation in Praise and Worship and serves as Director of every singing aggregation in the church. As a Director she conditions the choirs through voice training and selects all of the music for worship including her own liturgical arrangements. Under her leadership the Music Ministry has seen tremendous growth. She was born on September 2, 1988 in Norwalk, Connecticut to the legendary guitarist George Shoffner, famous for his recording career with the Gospel Seekers of New Rochelle, Minister of Music and longtime guitarist at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Dionne undoubtedly acquired her desire for the ministry of music from her family, and she has been singing since the age of two. Dionne was educated in the Norwalk Public School system, attended college at Norwalk Community College. Her gift for singing, vocal coaching, directing, and writing have certainly made room for her, as she has traversed the country sharing her gifts at various places and in varying capacities. She is also a proud member of the groups: 'N His Image, Created to Praise, and Sisters In Christ; she has also showcased her vocal skill as a stand in studio vocalist for an array of artist both gospel and secular.
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Jeremy Shoffner, Keyboard ...is the founder of Sanijmusic Records, a profound Minister of Music also a professor of music. He is an accomplished songwriter and producer of gospel music. Jeremy teaches music theory on all levels from instrumental to vocal. He is also a music composition analyst of scores, sound recording, and a recording engineer. He began playing drums at age ten then began he showed interest in playing the piano. Playing the keys is his main instrument but he is very versatile in playing other instruments such as the bass guitar, violin, flute, clarinet, and percussion instruments. Some of his experiences include, just naming a few: theater, ballet, tap and street dancing and drama. Shoffner has also mastered the skill of sound engineering work for major gospel artists and bands. His music styles are gospel, jazz, classical, contemporary, R&B, hip-hop, and gospel rap. Shoffner's major musical influences are Kim Burrell, Kirk Franklin, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, New Direction, Youth for Christ, Wilmington Chester, Richard Smallwood, Pastor Shawn Brown, and Youthful Praise. Other musical influences include Joey DeFrancesco, Alicia Keys, Norman Brown, D'Angello, Take 6, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and Chopin. A student hailing from the University Of Bridgeport, Bachelor of Music and Arts 06'.
James Brookins, Bass Guiter ...he started playing bass at the age of 15. He has been playing and perfecting his skills for 35 years. The first band James played in was called SHAKA. He later joined the Army and played with a couple groups off base. In 1982, after returning home from the service, James met with an old member of SHAKA and they put together a group. They disbanded in 1984 and James began to play with other bands such as Transit and Mighty Chain Reaction. Nothing seemed to fit until he met John Wilkinson and became a member of N' His Image. James's musical influences include the likes of Verdine white, Larry graham, old Motown great James Jameson and many others. It was not until James met God that he found his calling and really began to play bass for Jesus. James's musical repertoire includes Jazz, Funk, and Gospel, but truthfully, James adds a bit of flavor from all types of music. James currently attends New Vision International Ministries, located in Brideport, Connecticut.  Always loved drumming and music. Started playing at 7 years old with one hand and the foot bass, and developed from then on. I attended Calvary Christian Temple, late Bishop Veeren.
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