Gospel gives a sense of community

Gospel gives a sense of community
by journalist Rikke Tjørring

"I came here last season without knowing anyone at all. But as soon as I came in, you had to greet others and tell them your name – I think that was nice," says Agnete Emborg, 25.

She greatly appreciates the feeling of community and togetherness that is created all by itself when singing gospel with others.

Agnete heard about Hans Christian's gospel choir through her network, and after researching gospelnet.dk, she decided to show up. The 25-year-old pharmacy student has not regretted it.

“I get incredibly happy, and I always sing on the way home,” she declares.

It's not just the community but also the music that Agnete comes to experience. She enjoys the fact that there is music going on. She doesn't think much about the fact that gospel music is church music.

“I'm a Christian, but the fact that it's Christian music doesn't play a big role,” says Agnete.

At the time, she was happy that as a beginner in Hans Christian's choir she was allowed to come for free a few times before she had to decide whether gospel was something for her.

“It's hard to explain what it's like to sing gospel – it has to be experienced,” states Agnete.