Singing from the Heart – Gospel Choir The Hague
Laugh, cry, play and touch the world through music
Getting married is a joyful moment of celebration. You may want to enrich this ceremony with songs of hope, love and joy. Our choir can sing songs with and for your guests for example during a wedding service. Laura (singer) and Johan (piano) can also provide background music for your reception. And how about spicing up your celebration with a salsa workshop led by Johan?
Use the contact form to request more information and to book us!
Do you want to book us to come and sing in your school, at your wedding, in your church or at your home? Please leave your details using the contact form and we we will get in touch with you!
We are partner in the Ooievaarspas program: a card that gives you reduction on all kinds of activities in (mainly) The Hague. The card is for those who have a limited income. If you have an Ooievaarspas and you are older than 18 you are entitled to 50% reduction on your monthly subscription fee. If you have an Ooievaarspas and you are between 12 and 18 years old Ooievaarspas will pay your full contribution fee. Check https://www.ooievaarspas.nl/ for more information.
| Song Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Teardrops | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Joyful Joyful | Ludwig von Beethoven, arr. Mervyn Warren |
| Feel the joy | Mark Condon |
| Peace be unto you | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Enter in | Mark Condon |
| I will lift up my hands | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Let me fly | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Good day | Micha Keding |
| Goodness is stronger than evil | Desmond Tutu |
| Prayer for Guidance | Johan Verdouw |
| Lord hold me now | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Love song | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Loved | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Welcome home | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| You are | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| You are beautiful | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Every praise | Hezekiah Walker |
| I smile | Kirk Franklin |
| Take the land | Johan Verdouw |
| Bless the Lord | J. Berthier | Taizé |
| We can move mountains | Hans Christian Jochimsen |
| Water Into Wine | Tommy Walker |
| Sing It Over Me | Tommy Walker |
In 2005 one of my colleagues gave me a copy of the movie ‘O Happy Day‘. I watched the movie and was touched to tears.
The movie tells the story of a Danish traditional church choir that is inspired by a visiting American gospel choir and its conductor. The conductor teaches the Danish singers to sing from the heart. This has big consequences for some of the singers whose lives are turned upside down by this new experience.
One of the songs that touched me is ‘Lord hold me now‘. I started looking for the author of the song and found Hans Christian Jochimsen in Denmark. I sent him an email asking for sheet music, which he immediately sent me. My choir director let me teach the song to the choir.
Sometime later I learnt from Hans Christian’s website that he was starting the International School of Gospel Music. One week in August, filled with inspiring workshops related to singing gospel music in a lovely location with excellent food. Since then I visited the school five times, each time getting inspired and making new friends.
If you have become curious by now, please visit the website and check out what the International School of Gospel Music can mean to you.
Due to the rules related to the Corona virus we currently have no (open) rehearsals.
Singing from the Heart started out as a Gospel Choir with weekly rehearsals. Today piano player, singer and choir conductor Johan Verdouw facilitates workshops Singing Gospel, Circle Song Singing, Voice Liberation and he performs occasionally with a group of singers. If you are interested in joining a project, subscribe to our newsletter.
For more information about the ‘magic’ of singing together in harmony, read Stacy Horn’s book ‘Imperfect Harmony‘, watch PBS documentary ‘The Music Instinct – Science & Song’ or read Daniel Levitin’s book ‘This Is Your Brain on Music‘.
We are a group of singers that love to sing from the heart. We sing gospel music. The word gospel means ‘good news’. The good news is that there is actually always someone that loves you, believes in you and tries to win your heart. We use music to do just that: let you know that someone loves you, believes in you and tries to find a way to your heart. People are touched because we know our lyrics by heart and look at you when we sing.
Please leave us your email address so we can inform you about our performances!