“How Sweet the Sound” national church choir competition

Family Life Center Sanctuary Choir competes.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

St. John Music Ministery choir competes.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

James E Jordan Jr. Adult Choir competes.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir, who won the competition, compete.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir compete.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Christian Life Center Mass Choir competes.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis competes.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)