'Gospel Voices'
(Formerly known as St Martin's Community Gospel Choir)
are here to share the joy of traditional and contemporary gospel music
at church services, weddings, christenings, memorials and celebrations, civic, charity and other events.
If you would like 'Gospel Voices' to sing for you.
contact the 'Gospel Voices' Manager, Christopher Legrand at stm.gospelchoir@urc-eastdorset.org.uk or phone on 07771 617363
The choir is now established but we always welcome new singers. Our practice time is usually Thursday evenings at St Martin's Church in West Moors BH22 0JW (on the corner of Station Road and Moorlands Road).
If you would like to join us you can use this link here to get in touch
We look forward to meeting you!!!!
What is gospel music?
Gospel music is a combination of authentic Spirit-filled praise, artistic presentation and strong musical emotion which helps to raise the human spirit and was central to the development of rhythm and blues and of soul music. However, gospel music now takes many forms and adds freedom of expression to many great and popular tunes. Many well known celebrities have gospel music items in their repertoires.
What are we doing?
As the song by J D Means says 'Something good is coming out of this'. Gospel Voices has a mission to bring the joy of gospel music to churches and communities in and around East Dorset. We have sung at many events and venues and have various bookings for the months ahead.
Through the beauty and exuberance of the music and the message of faith that it delivers we plan to share our joy with others enhancing the welcome that Christianity offers.
We offer the opportunity to you as singers and other musicians who are interested in gospel music to come and share your talents with a like minded group of friendly people.
Members of the choir have attended a workshop and sung with the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir at St James' Church Piccadilly, London. It has developed a wide repertoire and has a growing number of exciting engagements.
If you like gospel music come and join us.
Do I need singing experience?. No, we were all given a voice and with a little practice we can use it better. There is no audition.
Do I need to be a member of St Martin's or another church?. No, members of any church, faith or none are welcome, but we will be singing and playing music that has messages about faith.
Is there a cost involved?. Yes, members are requested to make a small contribution to the cost of running the choir. In 2024 this is £5 per practice week.
Events at which that 'Gospel Voices have performed include
Civic events for the Mayors of Wimborne and Verwood, The Bournemouth Civic Society, A wedding ceremony in St Andrew's Church, Lulworth Castle, Hillier Garden Centre, Oakdene Care Home, Horton Heath Methodist Church, Woodlands Methodist Church, Three Legged Cross URC, Sainsbury's Ferndown, East Cliff URC and at a selection of concerts in St Martin's, West Moors. The choir also produced 'virtual concerts' during the covid lockdown periods.
If you would like 'Gospel Voices' to perform for you.
Please contact the 'Gospel Voices' Manager, Christopher Legrand at stm.gospelchoir@urc-eastdorset.org.uk or phone on 07771 617363
'Gospel Voices' at St Andrew's Church, Lulworth Castle, 2024
for Alex and Henrietta's Wedding
The choir at the West Moors Multi Activity Day on July 14th 2018
Songs of Praise and Joy 4th November 2018
If you would like to know more, 'Get in touch'
Click here or ring Christopher on 07771 617363
You will always find a warm welcome at St Martin's.