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About Us
Glory Bound Groove Train was formed in 1997 under the musical
directorship of Linda Calgaro. Performing a repertoire of
African-American Gospel and Gospel inspired music, Glory Bound Groove
Train is an acappella
(unaccompanied) choir of 18 spirited voices, with an edge.
Since forming, Glory Bound Groove Train has performed almost
continually, appearing at the World Peace Forum at the Darling Harbour
Convention Centre, the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Town Hall (for
the Metropolitan Community Church Christmas Eve service; 2000, 2001,
and 2002), in clubs and churches, and at community events throughout
Sydney.
Our solo shows in Rozelle (2004) and Paddington (2003, 2005) were sold
out, and other performance highlights include guest appearances at concerts, parties, charity fund-raisers, weddings and other services. Coming up to our tenth anniversary in 2007, our membership and our repertoire continue to grow and develop.
The choir appeals to a range of audiences no matter their musical or
religious preference. We have received praise for the energy and joy
of Glory Bound Groove Train performances. Most important to us is the
opportunity to share our singing with people who love music with soul
and heart.
Musical
Director - Linda Calgaro
Linda’s passion for gospel music is inspired by the rhythms of
funk and soul, jazz and blues - all of which influence her arrangements
for Glory Bound Groove Train.
She sings with the acclaimed gospel choir, Café of the Gate
of Salvation, the Aria-nominated world music ensemble, Voices from
the Vacant Lot, and is the principal songwriter for the female vocal
quartet, Curve.
Linda has studied with the jazz composer/pianist Alistair Spence.
She also studied classical singing with Florence Taylor AM
and trained with the revolutionary American voice coach, Jo Estil.
Additional training includes conducting and performance workshops
both in Australia and the United States. Linda has also undertaken
gospel study tours to the USA. |
