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Rock Band Leads Students, On and Off Stage, at Regent University

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posted Oct 12, 2009, 20:22

As the lead vocalist and keyboard player for the Christian rock band Beyond the Veil, Turner says that her college degree is an important component to leading others, on and off-stage.

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"Leadership and acting now...there is no waiting," is the message that 20 year-old Regent University School of Undergraduate Studies (RSU) student Brittany Turner hopes to get across to today's generation.

"I want to influence others through our music," Turner explains. "I don't just want to travel with our music, but to grow in the process...Why not learn now with school, which will help us better lead a young generation?"

Her sister, Miriah, also a RSU student, is the drummer and vocal harmonist for the band. They chose Regent for its spiritual values and ranking by the Online Education Database (OEDb) as having the second best online programs in the nation. The youngest Turner sister, 14-year-old Sierra, is backup percussion and vocal harmonist and hopes to one day enroll in Regent Law.

Both Brittany and Miriah, who take online courses in organizational leadership, say that their Regent coursework helps with the goal of having strong interpersonal connections with people as part of their lifestyle.

"I don't want to just entertain people, tell them about God and leave and go to the next show," said Miriah. "I want to connect with people on a deeper level. Each person has an incredible story to tell, which is what inspires us to write another song."

With Beyond the Veil's first album release distributing though over 16 companies online, and a U.S. tour averaging 60 shows a year, the girls have many chances to demonstrate leadership first-hand. On September 24, Beyond the Veil shared their message with an audience of mostly students as they performed for a special Regent University evening chapel service.

"I love being able to sing words so deep that you hit somebody," said Brittany. "Taking people to a place where you really need God and a resolution."

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