Undivided Musical Group

Undivided Musical Group was formed in the spring of 2001 when a group of young adults who attended Loma Linda SDA Spanish Church gathered one day to learn a song arrangement from Take 6. Three of the group's members (who grew up together in Venezuela) had no idea what God had planned for them. As they started searching for people within the church members that could learn and sing this arrangement, one by one God led the remaining members to join this vocal experiment. All of Undivided MG's members are devoted to Christ and have been involved in the church in many different forms, however, most of them seemed to have been involved in music. Most of the members had their vocal training singing in other groups, choirs, or just singing solo, so singing a cappella music was not new.

In time, the song arrangement was learned and later performed at their youth church service.

At the time, the group members had no idea of the plans God had for them. They did know this, their harmony was unique and very smooth. What really caught their attention was the chemistry the members had with each other, something that is hard to find in groups today.

Undivided MG was formed in their eyes as an accident, but later they realized that God had led them to become one in Christ through a cappella music, and has continued to lead them into this world that needs Jesus, giving people hope and a greater understanding about the wonderful Gospel. Hence the name Undivided, which they felt well-suited for what they are and what all Christians should be.

The group members come from different Latin American countries and give Undivided MG a Latin American flavor that catches the listeners by surprise. They are:

Gregory Gordon (first tenor) born in Panama City, Panama. When he is not singing, he is working as a computer systems consultant. His hobbies are collecting computer gadgets and playing basketball. His favorite food is "arroz con pollo" (rice and chicken), and his favorite singers are Brian McKnight, Larnelle Harris, Take 6, Glad, Commissioned.

Ruben Aponte (first tenor) born in Caracas, Venezuela. He is a full-time musician. His hobbies are playing dominoes, and watching movies. His favorite foods are pasta, and "Cachapa" (soft corn tortilla wrapping stuffed with all sorts of goodies). His favorite singers are Take 6, Brian McKnight, Neri Per Caso.

David Cortes (first tenor) born in Mexico City, Mexico. When he is not singing, he is working as a full time x-ray technician. His hobbies are working out, and watching movies. His favorite food is Mexican food. His favorite singers are Mana, Jars of Clay, Take 6, and Glad.

Hector Sanchez (second tenor) born in Acariguas, Venezuela. He is a full time musician. His hobbies are visiting the great outdoors (beach, mountains, etc.). His favorite food is "Arepa" (flour wrapping stuffed with all sorts of goodies). His favorite singers are Franco de Vita, Take 6, and Acappella.

Richard Aponte (baritone) born in Caracas, Venezuela. When he is not singing, he is working as a computer repair instructor. His hobbies are collecting computer gadgets and playing basketball. His favorite food is "Arepa" (flour wrapping stuffed with all sorts of goodies). His favorite singers are Yolanda Adams, Take 6, and Brian McKnight.

Melvinsky Ramirez (bass) born in Manhattan, New York. He was raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. When he is not singing, he is working as a civil engineer. His hobbies are playing basketball, and watching movies. His favorite food is pasta and Chinese food. His favorite singers are Glad, Take 6, Acappella, and Singers Unlimited.

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