Gardiner Street Gospel Choir
Gardiner Street Gospel Choir | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | gsgc |
The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir is a Gospel music choir based in the Jesuit Saint Francis Xavier Church[1] on Gardiner Street in Dublin, Ireland. The choir is made up of volunteers who perform at services and on other stages around Ireland.[2] The choir has won a number of awards, including the gospel choir competition at the AIMS choral festival in New Ross.[3]
History
The choir was founded in 2000 by Trinity College music graduate Kevin Kelly and Edmond Grace SJ.[4][3] Beginning with a smaller group, as of 2011, there were 40 voices backed by 8 musicians.[3] As of 2020, the musical director was Cathy McEvoy.[5]
Over the years, the group have played in a number of venues, including the National Concert Hall and the Olympia Theatre.[6]
In May 2008, the choir performed at Irish Aid's 'Africa Day' in Dublin Castle, where they collaborated with Kíla.[7]
Recordings
The choir is accompanied by some instruments, including keyboard, guitar, percussion and brass.[3] The music played includes gospel and contemporary, including pieces by U2 and Bob Marley as well as traditional gospel.[8]
In 2002, Gardiner Street Gospel Choir made radio and television appearances and launched a CD named One Love.[9] This CD was recorded live at a concert in the O'Reilly Hall, at Belvedere College, Dublin.
In 2003, Luka Bloom performed with the choir,[10][11] and the choir provided backing vocals for two tracks on his Eleven Songs album.[12] They were recorded in the Ignatian Room, at the back of Gardiner Street Church.[10][12]
The choir recorded with Juliet Turner,[13] and were heard on RTÉ's "In Concert" series.[14] The group has also appeared on Channel 4 television.[3]
References
- ↑ "Can gospel choirs bring Mass appeal?". The Irish Times. 4 April 2004.
- ↑ "Events". GardinerStreetGospelChoir.com. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Gospel Masses". Magis Ireland (Jesuit's website). Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
- ↑ Michelle O'Keefe (25 April 2004), "Mass with a gospel beat", Sunday Mirror, London: MGN Ltd – via TheFreeLibrary
- ↑ "About The GSGC". gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020.
- ↑ Catholic Ireland’s News Team (27 May 2013). "Gardiner Street Gospel choir's new album". Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ↑ "Martin kicks off Africa Day". RTÉ News. 26 May 2008. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ↑ "The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir". IrishTourist.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011.
- ↑ P45.net – The gig at God's gaff Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 "Luka Bloom Bio". Bar None Records. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ↑ Rena Bergholz. "Luka Bloom – I Am Not at War With Anyone". Rbergholz.net. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Short Notices". AMDG Newsletter (Jesuit Weekly Newsletter. 4 November 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011.
- ↑ "Gardiner Street Gospel Choir @ The Heilx". Culch.ie. 14 May 2009.
- ↑ "Gospel Choir Easter Monday broadcast". Jesuits in Ireland. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 16 November 2024.