Award Winning Gospel Choir Now Taking New Members

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We are Currently looking for new people to get involved in our choir it would be a great chance to meet people and make friends and if you enjoy singing and would love to be part of a wonderful choir do get involved.



We are looking for sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. visit www.ndcgc.com our Repertoire consists of songs from musicals, popular, gospel.



The North Dublin Community Gospel Choir was born from humble beginnings in 2009 out of a love and passion for Gospel Music. Under the direction of Musical Director, Jonathan Davies Wright, the Choir has grown to 30+ members and brings together a wide range of nationalities, ages, genders & religions from across the wider North County Dublin area.



Singing in four part harmony, this eclectic mix of musical talent creates a vibrant and contemporary sound and has won many accolades and competitions at international Choral Festivals.


This upbeat and inspirational ensemble exudes a contagious, exuberant energy, making this award winning Choir a must for Corporate & Private Events, Masses,Weddings, Civil Partnerships and celebrations of all kinds!



2010/2011 has been an exciting period for NDC Gospel Choir. We have performed at many events; performed on national TV, provided Christmas cheer in Arnotts Department Store, greeted Santa as he arrived in the Jervis Centre in Dublin city, fundraised for charities including St Francis’ Hospice and AWARE, performed in local chuches, schools and shopping centres, all in addition to adding our musical magic to several wedding ceremonies.



In May NDC participated in the AIMS Choral Festival and won 1st and 2nd place in the Gospel & Ladies Choral competitions respectively. In June we commenced recording our first CD which will be released in 2012.



In September we are delighted to welcome Sofia Gospel to the North County for our first international Choir Exchange which includes two concerts and a choral workshop.



In October we were thrilled to support the world famous Harlem Gospel Choir at the National Concert Hall



In November NDC participated in the Sligo International Choral Festival and won 1st place in the Gospel Competition & 1st Palce Ladies Choral competitions .



In December we were delighted to be asked to sing Christmas carols in magicial setting of Farmleigh House . we had the honor to sing for President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin Castle at the ireland Involved Awards ceremony We were also delighted to sing at Dublin city Hall at the International Migrants Day with special guests : Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and Bryan Dobson, news presenter with RTE



Awards



November 2011 ~ Sligo International Choral Festival 1st Place in The Gospel Choral Competition
November 2011 ~ Sligo International Choral Festival 1st Place in Ladies Choral Competition
May 2011 ~ 27th Aims Choral Festival, New Ross, Co Wexford 1st Place in The Gospel Choral Competition
May 2011 ~ 27th Aims Choral Festival, New Ross, Co Wexford
2nd Place in Ladies Choral Competition
May 2010 ~ 26th Aims Choral Festival, New Ross, Co Wexford
2nd Place in The Gospel Choral Competition & was awarded a Certificate of Distinction
May 2010 ~ 31st Navan Choral Festival 3rd Place in Female Category & a Certificate of Distinction
May 2010 ~ National Choir of the Year Competition Certificate of Distinction in Female Category
November 2009 ~ Sligo International Choral Festival 2nd place in The Gospel Choir Competition, won a Cash Prize & a Certificate of Distinction .