Huddersfield Community Gospel Choir

The HCGC is a gospel music choir whose mission is to bring diverse audiences together through life affirming roots and gospel music.

More than “just music!”

Born from community workshops in 2010, we continue to break down barriers through song. Discover our story, join our rehearsals, or invite us to bring the authentic roots of gospel to your special occasion.

About HCGC

Learn about our history in Huddersfield, the people behind the music, and our commitment to bringing high-quality gospel to the community. Click here to see where we started and where we are headed.

Join us on a Tuesday

No auditions are required… just a love for singing! We meet every Tuesday evening to learn new songs, build friendships, and find our collective voice. Join us for a session and feel the energy for yourself.

Book HCGC for your event

Whether it’s a wedding, a community festival, or a private celebration, our choir adds a soulful, high-energy atmosphere that guests never forget. View our past performances and contact us for a quote.

Our Mission

We are a vibrant community choir dedicated to sharing the transformative power of gospel music. Our mission is simple: to inspire hope, celebrate diversity, and unite the people of Huddersfield through the strength of our collective song.

A voice for everyone

We believe every person has a place to sing and belong. Born from community workshops, we break down barriers to ensure that anyone regardless of background or experience can find their harmony within our family.

United in spirit and in song

More than a choir, we are a community built on fellowship. We use the uplifting power of Gospel to support one another and grow together, allowing our collective joy to resonate far beyond the rehearsal room.

Honouring the journey of Gospel

We honour the soulful heritage of Gospel music. By singing with genuine passion and staying true to the roots of the genre, we share a moving legacy designed to stir the soul and inspire hope.

Voices of Unity

One choir. 15 years. Hundreds of voices.

Experience the emotional journey of HCGC through the eyes of our singers and founders. Voices of Unity showcases fifteen years of breaking barriers and building bridges, proving that our collective song is a powerful force for unity and change.

Click here for the press release

Watch the documentary

LIFTING THE SPIRIT

UNITING THE HEART

“Thank you for a beautiful concert and for setting a perfect example of how we can achieve the desires of our hearts. You touched our hearts with your voices and lyrics… powerful stuff! Thank you for reminding us to be the best that we can be, because we can.”

— Anne Marie

“Congratulations on an awesome, wonderful concert. We all really enjoyed it and your voices are better than ever. I loved the song choices and the touching vignettes shared about members you have lost. Thanks again for a very enjoyable evening.”

— Jody

“You guys really outdid yourselves on Saturday; the show was fabulous and every soloist was phenomenal! It was an experience I’ll remember for quite some time. I literally woke up the next morning with ‘I Just Can’t Give Up Now’ playing in my head.”

— Bob

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Edwin Baker

Edwin Baker is the Founder and Musical Director of Huddersfield Community Gospel Choir. Since establishing the choir in 2010, Edwin has been the driving force behind its growth from a local workshop series into a powerhouse of harmony and inclusion. With a deep-rooted passion for the life-affirming power of gospel music, he is dedicated to bringing diverse communities together through song.