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The Choir are performing again!
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About the IOW Gospel Choir
The Isle of Wight Gospel Choir is an energetic group, performing a rich diversity of Gospel style music in venues across the Isle of Wight. The choir and four piece backing band are all volunteers who come from more than ten different churches across the Island. With uplifting words and moving tunes, the music the choir brings touches audiences wherever they are from churches to prisons, theatres to care homes.
The choir have also provided backing for the Isle of Wight worship band at various Hope 2008 events on the Island. As well as being passionate about music, the choir are excited about the good news of Jesus which the gospel songs celebrate. The passion behind the songs come through in every performance, with words of truth seamlessly blended with beautiful harmonies.
2007 saw the recording of the choir's first album, which was released at the beginning of May 2008.
The choir was formed in 2003 by Sally Rowe. The choir has around twenty five singers from a range of different backgrounds and is accompanied by a band consisting of various combinations of keyboard, bass, drums, flute and saxophone.
Gospel music originates from the African-American
church and is usually sung in three or four part harmonies. It is a style of music that appeals to all ages.
Movement is part and parcel of gospel music. It involves swaying, clapping and choreography. The words of
the songs are based on the gospel: the good news of Jesus Christ.
The choir is always on the lookout for both new members and new audiences. If you would like the choir to play at your community venue or event, or would like to join the choir, please get in touch.