Colours of Gospel

The Colours of Gospel are a 1998 by Hans -Jörg Fiehl (born 7 September 1974), was established and guided in Mainz gospel choir, they occur mainly in Germany and are denominational affiliations.

Choir

The choir consists of about 55 young singers in the cast SAMST (soprano, alto, tenor ), that is, all the men singing high position, less commonly, SATB with an additional bass voice. The bass line is therefore mostly taken over by the backing band. The members come from various Christian communities of the Rhine -Main area.

It tries to recreate the ecstasy of the "black " American choirs in performance. The singers do not wear robes, but are uniformly dressed in black and wearing colored scarves. The choreography and vocal performance are precisely rehearsed, yet loose.

Repertoire

The Colours of Gospel interpret contemporary gospel music in many-colored way. They are based on the American-style, as well as Christian hymn choir music, which is called in German English praise and worship, Worship. To illustrate this lively praise often come soloists used to the implement the typical call and response principle. At concerts, the choir will be accompanied by the band " Fools of Rhythm " in the occupation keyboard, electric guitar, electric bass and drums. This is in suitable premises complemented by a brass ensemble.

The repertoire consists mostly of traditional American gospel music, black gospel, white gospel and Negro Spirituals, which are arranged by the choir director Hans -Jörg Fiehl. But contemporary manifestations in the gospel scene as the Latin Gospel from the soundtrack of the movie " The Gospel " with the songs: " He Reigns " ( Kirk Franklin ), " Glorious " ( Martha Munizzi ) and "You Are Good" ( Greg Kirkland ) be taken up. The lyrics are in English.

It is the stated goal of the choir to preach by the dynamics and power of the Gospel to the Christian faith in churches and concert halls and confess and inspire believers, as well as unchurched concertgoers.

Highlights

  • 6th International Gospel Church in Dortmund 2012
  • 5th International Gospel Church in Karlsruhe 2010
  • 2008 anniversary concert with the four -time Grammy winner Edwin Hawkins, whose name especially the hit " Oh Happy Day " is connected.
  • Fourth Gospel Church in Hanover in 2008
  • Gospel concert as a contribution of the diocese of Mainz at the Hessentag 2007
  • Annual Gospel Night at Christ Church (Mainz)
  • Shaping the ecumenical opening worship for the Football World Cup 2006 in Frankfurt
  • Ecumenical statements celebration 25 years in the television service ZDF
  • Rheinland -Pfalz- day in Nierstein / Oppenheim and at the Hessentag 2004 in Heppenheim 2004.
  • Participation in the live broadcast " Kikania " of the children's channel KI.KA in which the subject Gospel was declared young viewers and presented.
  • TV appearance in the Christmas 2002 edition of " The Merry Vineyard " at SWR.
  • Participation in the internationally renowned Jazz Festival " Bingen swings "
  • Opening act The Jackson Singers in 1998 in Wiesbaden.
  • Choir travels to Hamburg, Dijon, Mönchengladbach, Saarlouis many appearances at festivals and church days.

Discography

  • 2009: Studio CD: All 4 You
  • 2003: Live recording of the anniversary concert on 8 November 2003 in Christ Church in Mainz: Gospels, Spirituals and more
  • 2000: Studio CD: People get ready there's a train it 's coming
  • 1998: Precious Light
Range (music) Bass (voice type) Call and response (music) Electronic keyboard Bass guitar Traditional black gospel The Gospel (film) Roman Catholic Diocese of Mainz Christuskirche (Mainz)
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