Willie “Kevin” Harris - Manager                                                                       Bass Guitarist, Leo, forty something, married, father, and grandfather. Eleven years ago Kevin committed to learning to play the Bass guitar. As a result of his  commitment and  many long hours of practice he has emerged a talented Bass guitar player. He has played for various local groups in Massachusetts. His love of music and his skills as a guitar player has also afforded him opportunities to travel out-of state to play for other gospel groups.

As one of the founding members of Next Level, Kevin States, " I give thanks to God daily for the blessings God has given me. I am thankful that God has given me the opportunity to serve in the leadership role of Next level Gospel LLC. It is awesome to be able to spread God’s wonderful message through song; and I can also participate through playing  the Bass guitar.

Philip Hoke (Dutch) , Keyboardist and Organist,                                                     (President/Owner of Norfolk School of Music, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, 617-3610900                                              Philip confessed Jesus as Lord and was reborn on May 7, 2000. Dutch comes from a musical family. His parents were choir singers, and his mom an accomplished pianist. Dutch states, “As a young boy, he was able to practice on the big pipe organ in his church." Phil later joined a band and played professionally while in High School. Eventually he attended Berkley College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 1979.

Dutch has been an integral part of the Boston music scene for three decades, appearing with many artist while performing Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Country and Gospel. Notable appearances include: Arosa, Switzerland with New York Jazz vocalist Pucci Jhones.Chicago, Denver, and greater New England dates with legendary vocalist Shirley Lewis.Bob The Chef restaurant, Boston Blues festival, South Central Mass Choir – 2000 to Present. 

Willis Rose - Drummer
Married, three daughters, one granddaughter                                                                                                                               Willis found himself involved with drums at a very early age. He first played drums in the third grade while attending the Lincoln School in Malden, Massachusetts.  He has continued to play the drums throughout his life.  Today, Willis plays for God and strongly states he has been blessed and saved. God has truly touched his life in many ways.

Willis states: It is indeed an honor to play for the Lord.  “While playing I am always mindful to let the Holy Spirit have its way. Prior to joining a gospel group I played for the love of the drum. Today I play to tell the world of God’s love. I truly enjoy being a part of Next Level. It is a Ministry of Music. My desire is to bless others through music, as God has blessed me and the members of Next Level Gospel..”

Lewis West - Guitarist