Heavilyn Sarpong – Vocal Director of the Portsmouth University Gospel Choir with Terry Powell on FM Express – promoting Risen!- The Musical

“Here I am because I love You” – featuring Lucy Stimpson- Maynard from the album Where Would I Be Without You? recorded and produced by Ross Gill

So Heavilyn, Philipa and Francine of the Portsmouth University Gospel Choir went with me to London on Sunday to meet the London Touring Cast in rehearsal. The cast and choir all got on brilliantly and it was fantastic seeing them working together on the vocal harmonies that are going to delight all those that see “Risen!- The Musical” Nov 6th an 7th at the New Theatre Royal.
When we returned to Portsmouth we were interviewed by my good friend Terry Powell for his FM Express programme “Terry in the Building.” I don’t think it will shock anyone when I say the focus of the interview was “Risen!- The Musical” but Heavilyn also shared how she, Philipa and Francine all have parents that originate in Ghana- a country where my church, Holy Rood and ex school, Crofton have close links.
Here is some more information on the Portsmouth University Gospel Choir. Btw one reason why this blog is a day late is that we have been working on a “Risen!” promo clip and today Heavilyn was filmed at the Global Fire studios – Global Fire Director Ross Gill played guitar, sang, recorded and produced many Mustard Seed albums including “Heart and Soul” “His Story” and the featured album of today “Where Would I Be Without You? “
Here are some more details of the Portsmouth University Gospel Choir:
University of Portsmouth Gospel Choir affectionately known as PGC was first founded 5 years ago by a group of four students who had a vision to spread the Gospel through their voices. Today, PGC is in its 5th year and its growth has been tremendous, with a community of over 70 members.

Our vision this year is led by a scripture from Romans, which reads:
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”

‭‭We, as a community of students, understand the calling God has given, us and are filled with a fire to serve Christ through praise and worship; our aim being to become more than just a University choir; we want to spread the Gospel to the masses.‬‬‬‬‬‬

Last year we sang at weddings, funerals and we were fortunate enough to become 1st runners up for the University Gospel Choir of the Year after being selected as a wildcard. We want to keep up this momentum, rehearsing every Monday and performing as often as possible.

If you wish to learn any more about PGC, please contact us on our email gospel-choir@upsu.net or on Facebook or Instagram under Portsmouthgospelchoir .