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Tabernacle Choir Revives Forgotten Christian Hymns in Secunderabad
The Tabernacle is a choir that has been singing in the city for 59 years.
It held a concert at CSI Wesley Church in Secunderabad.
The concert brought back old Christian hymns that are not sung as often today.
A large choir performed with a 20-piece chamber orchestra.
The songs included “Higher Ground” and “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.”
The choir also remembered its founder, Kenneth V Gibson.
Its conductor, Zubin Gibson, said these hymns carry history and stories of faith.
The choir wants younger people and churches to continue enjoying these songs.
The 59-year-old Tabernacle choir performed forgotten Christian hymns at CSI Wesley Church in Secunderabad.
The concert, titled “An Evening of Hymns – Reviving a Rich Musical Heritage,” featured a 20-piece chamber orchestra.
The program included classics such as “Down to the River to Pray,” “Higher Ground” and “On Eagle’s Wings.”
The choir honored founder Kenneth V Gibson with a performance of Mozart’s “Lacrimosa.”
Conductor Zubin Gibson said the choir aims to preserve traditional hymns and introduce them to younger generations.
- Who
- The Tabernacle choir, founded by Kenneth V Gibson and conducted by Zubin Gibson.
- What
- A concert reviving classic and forgotten Christian hymns, accompanied by a 20-piece chamber orchestra.
- Where
- CSI Wesley Church, Clock Tower, Secunderabad, Hyderabad.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date of the concert.
- Why
- To preserve traditional Christian hymns and introduce their musical and religious heritage to younger generations.
Key facts
- Choir
- The Tabernacle, a 59-year-old city-based choir
- Event
- “An Evening of Hymns – Reviving a Rich Musical Heritage”
- Venue
- CSI Wesley Church, Clock Tower, Secunderabad
- Orchestra
- A 20-piece chamber orchestra
- Featured songs
- “Down to the River to Pray,” “He Brought Me Out,” “My Saviour’s Love,” “Higher Ground,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
- Founder tribute
- The choir performed Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” in tribute to Kenneth V Gibson
- Purpose
- Reviving and preserving traditional Christian hymns
Quotes
Zubin Gibson
Conductor of The Tabernacle choir
“These hymns are more than songs; they carry history, theology, testimony and generations of faith. Through choral music, The Tabernacle hopes to introduce this rich heritage to younger generations and encourage churches to keep these musical treasures alive.”
deccanchronicle.com
“At a time when many traditional hymns are slowly disappearing from church worship, replaced by contemporary songs, The Tabernacle is making a conscious effort to revive and preserve the great hymns of the Christian faith.”
deccanchronicle.com
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