“If I cannot fly, let me sing.” – Stephen Sondheim

“If I cannot fly, let me sing.” – Stephen Sondheim

Gale Force Gospel will present its annual concert at St John’s in the City, cnr Dixon and Willis Streets on Saturday 25 June at 7.30pm. The choir which sings acapella (unaccompanied by instruments) will delight their audience with a programme of gospel music, from the USA and elsewhere. They will be joined by special guests, Kapiti Gospel Choir.

Founded five years ago, the choir grew out of a workshop held by New Zealand song leader Tony Backhouse and, Gale Force continue to sing many gospel arrangements written by Tony. Numbering about 50, the choir is open to all singers without audition and regardless of experience, religion, race or creed. An important part of the burgeoning community singing scene in the Capital, Gale Force Gospel are led by composer and choral leader Carol Shortis.

Gale Force Gospel perform regularly around Wellington for a variety of audiences however this will be their last public performance before heading to Tasmania for Australia’s premier celebration of voice, Festival of Voices. Now in its eleventh year, the Festival attracts thousands of singers, choristers and music lovers from Australia and around the world for a programme of outstanding performances and vocal workshops.

Gale Force Gospel choir live in concert, Saturday 25 June 7.30pm, St John’s in the City, cnr Dixon and Willis Streets, Wellington. Tickets $20 waged, $10 unwaged, children under 5 free. To buy tickets contact info@galeforcegospel.co.nz - door sales also available.

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