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Universal Gospel Choir

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Universal Gospel Choir

The Universal Gospel Choir is a fifty-member non-denominational community choir based in Vancouver, BC. This exciting ensemble sings songs of healing, praise, prayer and peace from a wide variety of cultures. The choir is known for its passion, versatility, exciting soloists, and love of singing and performing. Its diverse and eclectic repertoire reflects African-American, African, Middle Eastern and Aboriginal influences. Peter O'Loughlin, who founded the choir in 1985, envisioned a group that would celebrate the beauty and common ground shared by spiritual traditions around the world. Although individual choir members have come and gone throughout the years, Peter's vision continues to live on at the heart of the choir.

The Universal Gospel Choir's current director, Brian Tate, has conducted community choirs for many years, and is acclaimed for both his sense of musicality and his rapport with audiences. An award-winning composer and arranger, his works are published and performed worldwide. A popular clinician, Brian frequently presents workshops for church, community, and school choirs. Read more.

The choir's resident band features three of Vancouver's finest musicians: Patrick Dubois on piano, Phil Belanger on drums and Danny Parker on bass. Patrick Dubois is also the resident accompanist for the choir, and sings in the bass section.

The choir's first album was released in 1990. In 1996 they added another, Grace Happens, which featured guest soloists Marcus Mosely and Leora Cashe. This CD was nominated for "Best World Music Album" at the 1997 Pacific Music Industry Association Awards. In 2002 the choir released The Universal Gospel Choir - Live, recorded at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver. All of these recordings are available through the choir and can be found in our Store.

In addition to their large public concerts, the choir shares its healing music with those audiences who are unable to attend or afford public concerts. This has taken the form of small outreach concerts, which have become an integral part of the choir's mandate. In 1998, The Universal Gospel Choir formalized these events to become its Community Outreach Series - Sharing the Spirit. The choir also hosts an enormously popular "Sing-along" evening every March, where the audience and choir become one.
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Past Events

30
Apr
2016
19:00 22:00
Benefit Concert for Spectrum Mother's Society: Universal Gospel Choir
An evening of uplifting, inspirational music.
$12-$20
North Shore Alliance Church
Event can be attended in person
19
Sep
2014
19:00 21:30
1st Annual Victoria Gospel Music Festival: Universal Gospel Choir, Aaron Scoones...
The first annual Victoria Gospel Music Festival will be held at the Alix Goolden...
$12-$65
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Event can be attended in person
08
Jul
2011
19:30
Universal Gospel Choir
Part of the annual Enchanted Evenings summer concert series at the Garden! Come ...
$18-$20
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Event can be attended in person
07
Jun
2008
20:00
Come On Children, Let's Sing! featuring: Universal Gospel Choir, Diane Lines, Ro...
 
$12.50-$25
Canadian Memorial United Church
Event can be attended in person
06
Jun
2008
Come On Children, Let's Sing! featuring: Universal Gospel Choir, Diane Lines, Ro...
 
$12.50-$25
Canadian Memorial United Church
Event can be attended in person
31
Mar
2007
20:00
Benefit for Habitat for Humanity featuring: Universal Gospel Choir, Brian Tate
 
$20
Olivet Baptist Church (613 Queens Ave.)
Event can be attended in person
09
Jun
2006
20:00
Universal Gospel Choir
 
$10-$25
Glad Tidings Church
Event can be attended in person
01
Apr
2006
20:00
Universal Gospel Choir
Info 604-681-5618
$15-$18
Olivet Baptist Church (613 Queens Ave.)
Event can be attended in person
19
Jun
2005
12:00 18:00
Veda Hille, All Purpose, Kunaka & Vume, Jacob Cino, Sam's Rot'n'Pot'n'Pan Band, ...
 
Free
Grandview Park
Event can be attended in person
13
Jan
2005
Long John Baldry, Bughouse Five, Vancouver Raging Grannies, Universal Gospel Choir
 
Buffalo Club
Event can be attended in person
16
Oct
2004
The 4th annual Community Sing--come and be a part of the choir! w/: Universal Go...
The Universal Gospel Choir Music Director, Brian Tate presents the 4th an...
Free
Knox United Church
Event can be attended in person
12
Jun
2004
20:00
Bringing Down the House - Season Finale!: Universal Gospel Choir
The programme includes African and Cuban rhythms, a Saponi Nation chant, a Korea...
$15-$18
Unitarian Church of Vancouver
Event can be attended in person
11
Jun
2004
20:00
Bringing Down the House - Season Finale!: Universal Gospel Choir
The programme includes African and Cuban rhythms, a Saponi Nation chant, a Korea...
$15-$18
Unitarian Church of Vancouver
Event can be attended in person

Last Lineup

Christine Gordon
Alto
Kate Smith
Soprano
Jan Tennant
Soprano
Emily Villavicencio
Soprano
Carole Bishop
Alto
Carole Christopher
Alto
Carol Cohen
Alto
Claudia Collins
Alto
Christina Custer
Alto
Devaki Drache
Alto
Rachel Priort sang
soprano
Pam Ferguson
Alto
Laverne G'froerer
Alto
Michelle Gooding
Alto
Kymn Goodman
Alto
Wendy Fairbanks
Alto
Anne Harvie
Alto
Georgia Hill
Alto
Sheila Landrigan
Alto
Linda Lujan
Alto
Jackie Lynne
Alto
Andrea Nicki
Alto
Avril Orloff
Alto
Cathey Somerville
Alto
Andrea Smith
Alto
Nyla Sunga
Alto
Sarala Thompson
Alto
Kathrine Wood
Alto
Kathryn Nicholson
Music Director
Devaki Drache
alto
Deborah Roberts
soprano
Marilee Roome
soprano
Jan Tennant
soprano
Lauren Schachter
Soprano
Michelle Gooding
alto
Anne Harvie
alto
Georgia Hill
alto
Brian Tate
Director
Danny Parker
bass
Phil Belanger
drums
Diane Lines
piano
Kathy Anderson
Soprano
Frances Beazer
Soprano
Hege Bolthoff Hoegler
Soprano
Marilee Roome
Soprano
Deborah Roberts
Soprano
Jen Rashleigh
Soprano
Rachel Priort sang
Soprano
Marisa Orth-Pallavicini
Soprano
Marnie McGrath
Soprano
Tracey MacKinlay
Soprano
Erin Berube
Soprano
Stella Cockett
Soprano
Roxie Giles
Soprano
Claudia MacDonald
Soprano
Erin Mattthews
Soprano
Eleanor May
Soprano
David Wu
Tenor
2010 - The End
Rick Pollay
Bass
2010 - The End
Douglas DentonHowes
Bass
2010 - The End
Sandy Hill
Bass
2010 - The End
Alvin Hamm
Bass
2010 - The End
Dan Grant
Bass
2010 - The End
Jerome Francis
Bass
2010 - The End
Chris Fowles
Bass
2010 - The End
Jerry Cirencione
Bass
2010 - The End
Michael Bryant
Bass
2010 - The End
Jan Bryant
Tenor
2010 - The End
Guy Vallieres
Tenor
2010 - The End
Morning Star Trickey
Tenor
2010 - The End
Mary Martens
Tenor
2010 - The End
Michael Marrapese
Tenor
2010 - The End
Mark Kim
Tenor
2010 - The End
Chris Horrocks
Tenor
2010 - The End
Joseph Han
Tenor
2010 - The End
Kate Gordanier-Smith
Tenor
2010 - The End
Greg Chin
Tenor
2010 - The End

Past Members

Kathryn Aberle
alto
? - 2010
Lili-kayy Park
soprano
? - 2010
Patti Powell
soprano
? - 2010
Kyla Reid
soprano
? - 2010
Esther Sarlo
soprano
? - 2010
Philippa Syme
soprano
? - 2010
Patricia Tate
soprano
? - 2010
Gail Trainer
soprano
? - 2010
Frances Young
soprano
? - 2010
Nancy Newman
soprano
? - 2010
Kate Braid
alto
? - 2010
Amy Clausen
alto
? - 2010
Jennifer Engracio
alto
? - 2010
Mcee Etoc
alto
? - 2010
Sarah King
alto
? - 2010
Jana Konkin
alto
? - 2010
Diana Lamare
alto
? - 2010
Christine Best
soprano
? - 2010
Liz Neil
soprano
? - 2010
Sandi Melody
soprano
? - 2010
Katie Mcniven gladman
soprano
? - 2010
Eleanor May
soprano
? - 2010
Kathy Maclennan
soprano
? - 2010
Samia Lobo
soprano
? - 2010
Adrienne Lewis
soprano
? - 2010
Adriane Lake
soprano
? - 2010
Allison Hossack
soprano
? - 2010
Ria Holmgren
soprano
? - 2010
Sally Hammond
soprano
? - 2010
Carolyne Fallows
soprano
? - 2010
Rosemary Burd
soprano
? - 2010
Corinne Brolewicz
soprano
? - 2010
Mebrat Beyene
soprano
? - 2010

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