“How Sweet the Sound” national church choir competition

From Los Angeles County, Family Life Center Sanctuary Choir (center girl) and other choirs perform during "How Sweet the Sound" national church choir competition that culminated at the Staples Center on Friday.

From Los Angeles County, Family Life Center Sanctuary Choir (center girl) and other choirs perform during “How Sweet the Sound” national church choir competition that culminated at the Staples Center on Friday.   (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

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National church choir competition

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

St. John Music Ministery

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

James E Jordan Jr. Adult Choir

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

Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir

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

Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir,

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

Christian Life Center Mass Choir

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

Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis

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