Sylvia Cotton is an accomplished professional in the field of music ministry, with 49 years of extensive experience encompassing roles as a chief performer, director, producer, and administrator. She is an award-winning songwriter and soloist, recognized both nationally and internationally, and has received honorable mention in the Billboard World Song Contest. To her credit, Sylvia has produced ten independent albums and has developed and worked with over a dozen choirs throughout Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Throughout her career, she has directed and produced hundreds of concerts and has appeared in more than 1,000 programs, services, festivals, and special events, both locally and across various states. Additionally, Sylvia has been privileged to hold Minister of Music positions and direct numerous choirs within Orange County, where she has trained a multitude of musicians in performance ministry.

 

Sylvia has composed and directed music that has been performed for numerous parishioners, congregants, and worshippers, as well as for label executives, agents, and promoters. Several of her original works have been distributed and published on a global scale, including the CD projects "Somewhere There Is Someone," "It Was More Than A Silent Night," "Speak To Me," and "Won’t It Be Great?" These projects feature The Sylvia Cotton Singers, her gospel choir, the Yorba Linda Gospel Ensemble, solo artist Judy Grell, and Amy Marie Cheema, who contributed tracks such as "Looking Up To Him" and "Gift Box." Furthermore, gospel artist Keith Pringle and the music of Truth & Love Christian Church in Carson, California, featuring Robin Tucker and Nedra Cooper, have received extensive national airplay on various radio stations, resulting in significant critical acclaim and positive reviews.

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Sylvia received formal training and is an alumna of CSULA, Biola University, and Boise State University, with proficiency in both voice and piano and received scholarships to study both.  She also has experience in private consulting, implementing workshops and seminars, appearing at local and national conferences and retreats, performing at sporting events and corporate functions, and completing work on television and radio.  

 

Sylvia currently owns and is Chief Executive Officer of COTTON MINISTRIES , an independent Christian record label and music publishing company of which she manages the professional music careers of the artists on her roster.    She also owns and manages CMPROSTUDIOS (Cotton Ministries Professional Recording Studios), her recording studio where her ministries' projects are recorded and produced. 

 

But beyond all this, Sylvia has a committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ with a clear calling by the Holy Spirit for ministry.  She has a daily walk with the Lord, and is undeniably aware of His hand in her endeavors and talents.