Phyliss Joubert and The Glory Gospel Singers Headline Tour in Belgium, Germany and Japan

New York , November 17, 2014 (Newswire.com) - The Glory Gospel Singers; a New York-based aggregation of professional vocalists and musicians are set to headline an international winter tour with extensive repertoire in gospel and classical genre. The tour will commence with multiple ensembles in Germany (Nov. 23, 2014 - Feb. 25, 2015), Belgium (Dec. 5-7, 2014) and Japan (Dec. 6-25, 2014).

Under the direction of Founder, Phyliss McKoy Joubert; an award-winning Mezzo-Soprano, Arranger, and Clinician; the group will reach a benchmark of 192 tours in over 188 countries since its inception in 1995.  The tour repertoire will include Joubert’s original arrangements of “Amazing Grace”, “William Tell Overture”, Japanese anime, along with other choice classical and gospel pieces. 

It's such a joy to reach this benchmark of 192 tours in 188 countries. I've had the honor to lead over 400 singers these past 18 years in gospel and classical music and the mission continues strongly. We're so glad that the world embraces our music and we embrace them back.

Phyliss Joubert, Founding Director of The Glory Gospel Singers

Their spirit-filled voices have merited several prestigious awards and have been lauded by international critics for technical brilliance and expansive musicality.  Most notably, their recording of “Stand on the Word” was bestowed a Jury Award at the Cannes Film Festival and is currently being utilized in the French Samsung Galaxy Phone commercial.  They have also been Stellar Award nominees and a finalist for the Nodojiman World Competition for Nippon Television (Tokyo, Japan).   

Joubert’s inspirational fusion of classical, gospel and soulful music textures are highly sought after and noteworthy.  She has arranged innovative music design for an enchanting Japanese Anime album "Tenshi Ni Anime Song Wo" (Anime Songs for the Angels); also featured in world-renowned Studio Ghibli films such as "Ponyo", "Castle In The Sky" and "Spirited Away".  Her exclusive arrangement of “Amazing Grace” is also a global favorite and now licensed to educational institutions throughout Germany. 

From the foot-stomping churches to illustrious concert halls; Joubert and The Glory Gospel Singers are inspiration for today’s international music landscape. 

For a complete tour schedule, visit: ow.ly/E5M1h For media inquiries, contact Living Hope Co. - info@livinghopeco.com - 646-504-1191.