Kingdom Choir - Testimonials

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Television & Radio:

‘Thank you for your patience and your hard work: it was great to work with such a professional conductor and choir. I'm greatly encouraged and hope that we will be able to work together in the future.'

Diane Reid
Producer, Songs of Praise

‘ I have watched songs of praise for years…but the [programme] transmitted featuring your most wonderful choir, I think was a landmark – it was magnificent….'

Mark Rimmell
Film & Television Production Buyer

‘I wanted to send you a letter to say how fantastic you and the choir were on the Audience with Elton …. I thought [you] did great and I was thrilled….'

Les Moir
Kingsway Music

‘Once again it has been a great privilege and honour to be working with you and your anointed choir. Thank you for everything…'

Ken Burton
Director, London Adventist Chorale
Panel judge, Sainsbury's Choir of the Year

‘It has been absolutely wonderful to work with you…'

Gary Boon
Producer, Songs of Praise

‘…thank you and the Kingdom Choir for your splendid contribution to Minstrels in the Gallery…there really were no surprises when you won…you were head and shoulders above everyone else.'

Philip Billson
Producer, BBC Religion

'...Hi Kingdom Choir and Karen.

I'm really pleased that you guys won on Saturday. You are totally professional and a credit to gospel music in this country.

Not having had the benefit of your classical training I have to content myself in inhabiting the underworld that is the media, but you guys always gladden my heart and give me hope.

Keep up the good work and if you're ever in Shropshire, there's a warm welcome here.'

Tim Pemberton
Editor
BBC Radio Shropshire

Charities:

‘Your performance at Stephen's Memorial Service was beautiful and inspirational. We would like to thank everyone in the Kingdom Choir for supporting the work that the trust has embarked upon…'

Caroline Deeds
Administrator, The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

‘[You] gave us such a lovely time here at the Richard Attenborough Centre. Thank-you. The workshop was well paced, illuminating, well structured and clearly taught. Most of all it was a joyous occasion. I had a girl who is partially deaf ask me to find her a singing teacher.'

Philip Herbert
Organising Tutor for Music
The Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts

‘I thought the choir were wonderful and made a huge difference to the quality and the power of the evening's events. You all sang and performed to a very high standard indeed and with a forceful and moving commitment which touched everyone there…everyone I have spoken to has commented on how well you all sang and what a powerful contribution you made.

Chris Brice
Director, Christian Action and Response In Society (CARIS)

‘ Thank you so much for taking part again in the VSO Christmas Concert. The evening was a great success and the audience once again loved you!

Kate Thomas
VSO

Newspaper Reviews:

‘..there's no doubting they are one of the UK 's top choirs. They have a vibrant and soulful sound. Their ability to handle difficult arrangements was highlighted by their rendition of [Purify]…a song with intricate harmonies and arrangements… the choir sang it beautifully to rousing applause.'

Marcia Dixon
The Voice

The Kingdom Choir…are innovative, professional as well as entertaining and they make good music. This performance was poetry in motion….

Tony Tomlin
New Nation

Churches:

‘You guys did magnificently – very professional and spiritual. I am so glad you came…'

Reverend Steve Latham,
Westbourne Park Baptist Church

‘Thank you all very much for coming and sharing your time with us last Saturday. It was a very special evening…I was up in the balcony…[and was] able to have a look at the faces of the audience/congregation and I couldn't see anyone who you did not reach. God Bless you.'

Martin Burn,
Webmaster, Zion Baptist Church , Taunton , Somerset .

‘Well what can I say? What a fantastic night Saturday was …. People have not stopped talking about it …. You have really fired folks up here as well as bring the great news about Jesus to people who need to hear …. We had so many visitors on Saturday night and I have to say it was one of the most successful evangelistic events we have ever run here. People keep asking me when are you coming back ….. not to mention those who are kicking themselves for not buying a ticket!!!!'

Adrian Judd
Pastor, Cheam Baptist Church

‘Your singing and presentation of Gospel was absolutely infectious. …by your leading and testimony through word and song, people could not help but respond so readily'.

Major Richard Mingay, The Salvation Army

‘Your performances were so uplifting and inspiring…Your christian witness is very powerful and I am sure that your ministry is one that touches many peoples' lives in a unique and special way…thank you so much for all your hard work in producing such fine singing….'

Noel H Tredinnick
Director and Founder,
All Souls Orchestra

Weddings:

'[My husband] and I would like ot convey a huge 'Thank you' to you and your team for a really outstanding and moving display of talent at our wedding... Absolutely everyone was truly delighted with the singing provided by the Kingdom Choir.'

‘ What can I say? There are no words to express the difference you all made to our special day. WOW! Thank-you, thank-you.'

Steve and Jacinta Garside
(Newly-weds)

‘Brilliant! Thank-you so much for making our day extra special'

Tim and Rachel Stokes
(Newly-weds)

Workshops:

Thank you also for a fantastic day last term! I and the pupils had an awesome time. For me, personally, it was a rich spiritual experience as well as a training exercise..

Louise Prideaux ( St Thomas More School )

You've made us discover the power of Gospels,
For all what they've brought us, they bring us and will bring, thank you !
Delphine, François-Xavier, Irène,
and their parents Béatrice and Loïc Morice, from France .

You'll all be pleased to hear that the last two choir practises have been great - a different group of young people. They have a new motivation, they move, they are singing out, the lads are more enthusiastic and we've been working on some three part stuff!! A breakthrough in so many ways!

Anne Richards
St Michael's Church, Hull

I thought the day was extremely successful and everything we hoped for [and more!!] …. you all were great!! and you were an inspiration to all … what you gave them was the means to approach Gospel music in a true and real way.. I believe in learning by doing ….. and that was accomplished at the highest level -- YOU ARE THE BEST -- keep doing it!!

Therees Hibbard, Lecturer, MA Choral Education

Just wanted to let you know that you were all spectacular……!
Everyone is talking about the singing at the end…and their confidence and attitude seems to be very different.

Please thank everyone for making such an effort – it will be remembered for a long time to come.

Best Regards,

Paul Griffiths
Managing Director,
BAA, Gatwick Airport

Other workshop testimonials...

The workshop leaders were superb and their experience carried through to me. The singing was terrific - I would love to continue Gospel singing..

I thoroughly enjoyed the day - as did the pupils I brought. Those leading were very inspiring and brought everything to life. Thank-you..

..'Amazing Grace' was brill - there are not words that can describe how that song has inspired me

COME TO OUR CHURCH!

Enthusiastic teaching with discipline. Really good teaching for soloists.

Karen has been an inspiration - her musicality, energy and faith in us and communication has made this workshop 100% more enjoyable for me. Thank-you.

It was just a great day to try out anything! I had kids who are great with singing and others who are not so keen, but they all really enjoyed it and want to do more!

This has given me the courage to start gospel singing with my choir - something I've long wanted to do, but haven't!

Really great. I enjoyed Karen's style and I feel like I developed my aibilities!!

It was a great day and I secretly love the teachers who are undeniably brilliant at what they do and teaching it.

Miscellaneous:

‘…together with Joan Armatrading you dazzled an LSE audience with your performance of The Messenger , the glow of the event has not dissipated. Thank you, once again, for your terrific performance.

Lisa Boudreau
London School of Economics and Political Science
(after performing for Nelson Mandela)

‘ Thank you so much to you and all the Kingdom Choir for making this year's switch-on event so special. We have received so many phone calls and feedback from so many people saying how wonderful the choir were and how much you added to the evening. We were so pleased you were able to join us and I hope we will be able to work with you all again.

Norma Rutherford
Assistant Public Relations Officer, Bolton Metro

‘ Many many thanks for once again providing a feast of gospel music for the people of Bolton …you gave a wonderful performance…

Norma Rutherford
Assistant Public Relations Officer, Bolton Metro

	> Television > Charities > Newspaper > Churches > Weddings > Workshops > Miscellaneous Television & Radio: ‘Thank you for your patience and your hard work: it was great to work with such a professional conductor and choir. I'm greatly encouraged and hope that we will be able to work together in the future.' Diane Reid Producer, Songs of Praise ‘ I have watched songs of praise for years…but the [programme] transmitted featuring your most wonderful choir, I think was a landmark – it was magnificent….' Mark Rimmell Film & Television Production Buyer ‘I wanted to send you a letter to say how fantastic you and the choir were on the *Audience with Elton* …. I thought [you] did great and I was thrilled….' Les Moir Kingsway Music ‘Once again it has been a great privilege and honour to be working with you and your anointed choir. Thank you for everything…' Ken Burton Director, London Adventist Chorale Panel judge, Sainsbury's Choir of the Year ‘It has been absolutely wonderful to work with you…' Gary Boon Producer, Songs of Praise ‘…thank you and the Kingdom Choir for your splendid contribution to Minstrels in the Gallery…there really were no surprises when you won…you were head and shoulders above everyone else.' Philip Billson Producer, BBC Religion '...Hi Kingdom Choir and Karen. I'm really pleased that you guys won on Saturday. You are totally professional and a credit to gospel music in this country. Not having had the benefit of your classical training I have to content myself in inhabiting the underworld that is the media, but you guys always gladden my heart and give me hope. Keep up the good work and if you're ever in Shropshire, there's a warm welcome here.' Tim Pemberton Editor BBC Radio Shropshire Charities: ‘Your performance at Stephen's Memorial Service was beautiful and inspirational. We would like to thank everyone in the Kingdom Choir for supporting the work that the trust has embarked upon…' Caroline Deeds Administrator, The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust ‘[You] gave us such a lovely time here at the Richard Attenborough Centre. Thank-you. The workshop was well paced, illuminating, well structured and clearly taught. Most of all it was a joyous occasion. I had a girl who is partially deaf ask me to find her a singing teacher.' Philip Herbert Organising Tutor for Music The Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts ‘I thought the choir were wonderful and made a huge difference to the quality and the power of the evening's events. You all sang and performed to a very high standard indeed and with a forceful and moving commitment which touched everyone there…everyone I have spoken to has commented on how well you all sang and what a powerful contribution you made. Chris Brice Director, Christian Action and Response In Society (CARIS) ‘ Thank you so much for taking part again in the VSO Christmas Concert. The evening was a great success and the audience once again loved you! Kate Thomas VSO Newspaper Reviews: ‘..there's no doubting they are one of the UK 's top choirs. They have a vibrant and soulful sound. Their ability to handle difficult arrangements was highlighted by their rendition of [Purify]…a song with intricate harmonies and arrangements… the choir sang it beautifully to rousing applause.' Marcia Dixon The Voice The Kingdom Choir…are innovative, professional as well as entertaining and they make good music. This performance was poetry in motion…. Tony Tomlin New Nation Churches: ‘You guys did magnificently – very professional and spiritual. I am so glad you came…' Reverend Steve Latham, Westbourne Park Baptist Church ‘Thank you all very much for coming and sharing your time with us last Saturday. It was a very special evening…I was up in the balcony…[and was] able to have a look at the faces of the audience/congregation and I couldn't see anyone who you did not reach. God Bless you.' Martin Burn, Webmaster, Zion Baptist Church , Taunton , Somerset . ‘Well what can I say? What a fantastic night Saturday was …. People have not stopped talking about it …. You have really fired folks up here as well as bring the great news about Jesus to people who need to hear …. We had so many visitors on Saturday night and I have to say it was one of the most successful evangelistic events we have ever run here. People keep asking me when are you coming back ….. not to mention those who are kicking themselves for not buying a ticket!!!!' Adrian Judd Pastor, Cheam Baptist Church ‘Your singing and presentation of Gospel was absolutely infectious. …by your leading and testimony through word and song, people could not help but respond so readily'. Major Richard Mingay, The Salvation Army ‘Your performances were so uplifting and inspiring…Your christian witness is very powerful and I am sure that your ministry is one that touches many peoples' lives in a unique and special way…thank you so much for all your hard work in producing such fine singing….' Noel H Tredinnick Director and Founder, All Souls Orchestra Weddings: '[My husband] and I would like ot convey a huge 'Thank you' to you and your team for a really outstanding and moving display of talent at our wedding... Absolutely everyone was truly delighted with the singing provided by the Kingdom Choir.' ‘ What can I say? There are no words to express the difference you all made to our special day. WOW! Thank-you, thank-you.' Steve and Jacinta Garside (Newly-weds) ‘Brilliant! Thank-you so much for making our day extra special' Tim and Rachel Stokes (Newly-weds) Workshops: Thank you also for a fantastic day last term! I and the pupils had an awesome time. For me, personally, it was a rich spiritual experience as well as a training exercise.. Louise Prideaux ( St Thomas More School ) You've made us discover the power of Gospels, For all what they've brought us, they bring us and will bring, thank you ! Delphine, François-Xavier, Irène, and their parents Béatrice and Loïc Morice, from France . You'll all be pleased to hear that the last two choir practises have been great - a different group of young people. They have a new motivation, they move, they are singing out, the lads are more enthusiastic and we've been working on some three part stuff!! A breakthrough in so many ways! Anne Richards St Michael's Church, Hull I thought the day was extremely successful and everything we hoped for [and more!!] …. you all were great!! and you were an inspiration to all … what you gave them was the means to approach Gospel music in a true and real way.. I believe in learning by doing ….. and that was accomplished at the highest level -- YOU ARE THE BEST -- keep doing it!! Therees Hibbard, Lecturer, MA Choral Education Just wanted to let you know that you were all spectacular……! Everyone is talking about the singing at the end…and their confidence and attitude seems to be very different. Please thank everyone for making such an effort – it will be remembered for a long time to come. Best Regards, Paul Griffiths Managing Director, BAA, Gatwick Airport Other workshop testimonials... The workshop leaders were superb and their experience carried through to me. The singing was terrific - I would love to continue Gospel singing.. I thoroughly enjoyed the day - as did the pupils I brought. Those leading were very inspiring and brought everything to life. Thank-you.. ..'Amazing Grace' was brill - there are not words that can describe how that song has inspired me COME TO OUR CHURCH! Enthusiastic teaching with discipline. Really good teaching for soloists. Karen has been an inspiration - her musicality, energy and faith in us and communication has made this workshop 100% more enjoyable for me. Thank-you. It was just a great day to try out anything! I had kids who are great with singing and others who are not so keen, but they all really enjoyed it and want to do more! This has given me the courage to start gospel singing with my choir - something I've long wanted to do, but haven't! Really great. I enjoyed Karen's style and I feel like I developed my aibilities!! It was a great day and I secretly love the teachers who are undeniably brilliant at what they do and teaching it. Miscellaneous: ‘…together with Joan Armatrading you dazzled an LSE audience with your performance of *The Messenger* , the glow of the event has not dissipated. Thank you, once again, for your terrific performance. Lisa Boudreau London School of Economics and Political Science (after performing for Nelson Mandela) ‘ Thank you so much to you and all the Kingdom Choir for making this year's switch-on event so special. We have received so many phone calls and feedback from so many people saying how wonderful the choir were and how much you added to the evening. We were so pleased you were able to join us and I hope we will be able to work with you all again. Norma Rutherford Assistant Public Relations Officer, Bolton Metro ‘ Many many thanks for once again providing a feast of gospel music for the people of Bolton …you gave a wonderful performance… Norma Rutherford Assistant Public Relations Officer, Bolton Metro

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