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:... more...