Opportunity to join Navan Gospelesk Choir
Monday next, 26th March, offers the opportunity for those who think they may have the voice to audition for the Gospelesk choir, which is just under a year old. Gospelesk Singers were formed in May 2011 by Tracey Hanby of Gigs Navan, a well known Facebook social media page, for a one off performance with a local band. Everyone enjoyed the experience so much that Tracey decided to bring a new choral group to town. October marked their formal arrival under the musical directorship of Ciarán McManus. He has been playing piano since the age of seven, completed his degree in Music in 2009 from Dundalk Institute and is an Associate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Ciaran is a keen singer and choral director having sung at many concerts and weddings, and also directed a secondary school choir in Kells. Along with regular teaching work, Ciarán is also an examiner with the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Tracey Hanby was the chairwoman of an award winning choir and is soon to launch a new event management company called Gigs Ireland which has accumulated a number of testimonials such as Tara Rocks at Tara Na Ri, charity work for Casey's Dream Appeal, hosting a 'Mr & Mrs' game show and 'Stars in Their Eyes' events. She also guest presents Dundalk FM's Friday 'Drive Time' with DJ Valentino, bringing an eclectic mix of latest chart music; and hosts the 'First Cut' a show that showcases new up and coming Irish bands on the music scene. Since this strong team was formed new members have joined and Gospelesk has participated in many local events. After just six weeks together, they featured on RTE2 'Juice' with a cracking rendition of 'Spread around the Love' from 'Sister Act'. They also headlined at Swan Lane Music Venue, their sponsors, and entertained their guests for festive cheer at Christmas. Since then they have been busy rehearsing every Monday at 8pm in their home, Swan Lane and taking part in many competitions such as 'Star Factor Navan', 'Wright Factor', 'Navan's Got Talent' and on 23rd March, in the Palace Talent Competition in the Piano Bar. Recently they have collaborated with a band called Hypergiants on original songs and another band is now looking for their services. 'Little Shop of Horrors' by St Mary's Musical Society has drafted them in to be their pit singers. A small group of Gospelesk will be travelling with the Navan2Navan group in August and are actively fundraising to bring their music to Navan, Ottowa, Canada. Potential singers over 18 years old are welcome to audition on Monday 26th March at 7pm, at the Swan Lane music venue, beside the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan. Contact Gospelesk for more information by emailing gigsnavan@gmail.com or phone Tracey on (087) 799 9564 or find them on Facebook.