‘Spirit & Soul’ - A concert of wonderfully uplifting, energetic and spirit-filled songs
We, the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, invite you to a unique once-off concert in the Helix Theatre at Dublin City University (DCU) in Glasnevin, Dublin 9. "Spirit & Soul" will showcase the dynamic synergy between the powerful vocals and rhythms of the gospel choir & band and the rich, expansive soundscapes provided by the Mayo Concert Orchestra.
"Spirit & Soul" will take place on Saturday 18 May 2024 at 20:00.
Tickets are available online from the Helix.
Tickets are €25/15 + fees per person.
Join us in the Helix, it will be an outstanding event!
So you're interested in joining?
The Gardiner St Gospel Choir is regularly recruiting new members! If you've always wanted to join a gospel choir then now is your opportunity! Contact us at info@gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com to find out when the next Open Night and Audition will take place.
What's involved in being a member of Gardiner Street Gospel Choir
- The choir year runs from late August to mid June.
- Weekly rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm, changing to 8.00-9.30pm after your first year.
- Monthly Mass every fourth Sunday with a 1 hour rehearsal beforehand (6.30pm - 8.30pm).
- Extra gigs/performances throughout the year, potentially with extra rehearsals in the lead up to these events.
- Ability to read sheet music not a requirement but definitely an advantage in getting up to speed with our repertoire.
- Any stage experience, particularly in music and dance is also an advantage but not a requirement.
- Members pay a membership fee in two instalments during the choir year.
- You must be over 18 years of age.
- Attendance is recorded at every rehearsal, Sunday mass and concert and an excellent attendance record is required to maintain membership.
Fancy joining the GSGC band?
At Gardiner Street, we've been very lucky to always have a superb live band accompany us pretty much everywhere we sing. Our wonderfully talented ensemble consists of piano, guitar, bass, keyboards, sax, strings and percussion and lead by the super talented Michael Fay.
- Right now, we are in need of a bass player. So if you are interested and can play the bass guitar, contact us!
- The choir year runs from late August to early June.
- Just like choir members, the band give their time and skills on a voluntary basis.
- There is no membership fee for band members.
- You must be over 18 years of age.
- Required to play at the monthly Sunday mass in Gardiner Street church with an hour's rehearsal beforehand, all in running from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
- Ability to read sheet music not a requirement but definitely an advantage in getting up to speed with our repertoire.
- Extra gigs/performances throughout the year, with extra rehearsals in the lead up to these events.