Archive · 30 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date of the concert.
- Where
- CSI Wesley Church, Clock Tower, Secunderabad, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To preserve traditional Christian hymns and introduce their musical and religious heritage to younger generations.
- 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