Victor Bell
A Bit about Me
Victor Bell & Halel was birthed in 1995, reminiscent of the early Kirk Franklin & The Family after Victor received instruction from the Lord to form a singing aggregation that would cause men and women to bless Him. Victor’s unique gifts of writing, teaching, and directing make him stand out with respect among his peers. His gift has allowed him to move beyond the church walls and into many fields such as TV and film. He served as a music consultant for Stan Lathan (TV director, Sanford & Son, Fresh Prince) for such TV shows as The Steve Harvey Show (whenever Steve appeared to be playing the piano it was Victor behind the scenes playing), Cedric The Entertainer, Bernie Mac show, Method & Red, All of Us, Key & Peele, and most recently The Soul Man featuring Cedric the Entertainer & Niecy Nash. He was also music guest and director for the wedding of actor Blair Underwood. Mr. Bell is a tenured professor in the Department of Music at UC Santa Barbara.
Specializations:
Gospel Choir
Ethnomusicology Program
Focus on Faculty: Pastor Bell's Impact on UCSB Gospel Choir
Pastor Bell speaks about his career, his passion for gospel music, and his relationship with his students in the UCSB Gospel Choir.