United Tribulation Choir

SEEKING

Upright bass, Vocalist - Alto, Flute, Keyboard, Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Baritone, Saxophone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist.

ABOUT

The United Tribulation Choir is not your ordinary R&B Gospel group. It takes more than just a handful of talented musicians to touch the lives of others through music, and the U.T. Choir understands this.

Fostering a message of hope and inspiration, U.T. Choir is dedicated in their quest to unite and empower communities with their R&B-influenced take on Gospel music.

The Montreal-based choir was founded in 2007 by two exceptional men: brothers Gift and Paul Tshuma. Together, they carry with them years of experience as musicians, in addition to their academic backgrounds in jazz music and theory.

Drawing together talented individuals from different walks of life, the U.T. Choir performs both original and cover songs. They are strong supporters of diversity and extend their reach by singing in multiple languages and performing in a broad array of styles.
Their lyrics are inspiring, uplifting, and above all, they come from the heart and past experiences.

The U.T. Choir was ultimately founded with one goal in mind: to bring about change in local communities and around the world.

Screen name:: UTChoir
Member since:: Jun 06 2008; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years together:: 8
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Age:: 34 years

Influences

Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Bob Marley, Tony Bennett, Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, Natalie Cole, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Byron Cage

Members Of Band

Singers:

Gift Tshuma - (co-founder)
Paul Tshuma - (co-founder)
Audrey Durand
Aimee Louw
Natalie Haggar
Kathleen Gudmundsson
Mia Choinière
Maria Anney
Matthew Griffiths
Enoch Broomes
Mira Choquette (UTChoir Manager)

Musicians:

Michael Dyck - Pianist & Band Director
Pierre Mega Juste - Bass Player
Drey Sax - Alto Saxophone
Katherine Paradis - Tenor Saxophone
Esdras Valladres - Electric Guitar
Antoine Bensoussan - Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Nathan Malvoisin - Drummer & Percussionist