Gospel gives energy for reading

Gospel gives energy for reading
by journalist Rikke Tjørring

"Gospel gives energy, energy and joy. I read best on Tuesdays when I come home from gospel," declares 20-year-old Johanne, who is studying law.

She has been singing at Hans Christian since September 2011 and says that when studying is tough, you really need the energy boost that gospel music gives. In fact, it was after a round of strenuous group work at the library that she once spotted a flyer advertising Hans Christian's choir.

“The leaflet said something like; “Do you want to have a good day too?” – and then I thought; YES, I do,” says Johanne.

And since then, gospel has been in her blood.

“If I have something difficult to read, I save it for Tuesday evening, because I know I have the energy when I get home from gospel,” she explains and continues with a laugh:

“I plan to sing gospel every Tuesday for the rest of my life.”