The gospel truth
OUR STORY
MMGC is a choir with spirit and soul! We sing a wide range of gospel and soul music, from early spirituals like Steal Away, the golden era of the gospel quartets, the soul gospel sounds of 60‘s and 70‘s, Aretha Franklin’s classic songs, Mavis Staples, Bob Dylan and contemporary gospel giants such as Kirk Franklin.
Phil Heuzenroeder, MMGC’s Music Director says “I am hugely passionate about singing together, and for me, gospel music is the most powerful and unifying music to sing. I love its uplifting power and its passion as the music expresses the history of struggle of African and African-American people.
I’m fascinated by Gospel music’s long history and evolution as a musical culture and its central place in worship and community. I strive for MMGC to interpret its meaning in a secular community environment and discover how it speaks to our daily lives here in Australia.”
SHOWS
Gospel Songs Of Bob Dylan
MMGC presented our Gospel Songs Of Bob Dylan show to 3 sold out shows, and then to 5,000 people on the Port Fairy Folk Festival main stage. We took Dylan’s brilliant songs from his “Christian conversion” period Slow Train and Saved albums and interpreted them for our huge massed choir sound.
Aretha Franklin - Amazing Grace
MMGC presented AMAZING GRACE a tribute to Aretha Franklin's 1972 live gospel album - the biggest selling gospel album of all time.
Featuring Marvin Gaye’s Wholy Holy, Clara Ward's How I Got Over, the Old Landmark, Amazing Grace and more.
The Staple Singers
In 2017, MMGC took audiences through the story of one of Gospel music’s most iconic families, The Staple Singers. From early Gospel songs through to massive commercial hits, The Staple Singers produced amazing music with an unerring commitment to social justice.
Sister Act
Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir sings the songs of the Sister Act movies
GALLERY
