Grace Gospel Choir from Sopot near Danzig PL
is an ecumenical gospel choir from Poland’s Tri-City (Danzig-Gdingen-Sopot) area that has been performing continuously since 2004. Comprising passionate singers and musicians, the choir finds joy in the sounds and message of gospel music.
Since 2010, the choir has been under the direction of Anna Baranowska-Bober.
In the winter of 2021, GGC recorded its first studio album, Weso?a Nowina (Joyful News), featuring beloved Polish Christmas carols in captivating jazz-gospel arrangements by Anna Baranowska-Bober.
In October 2022, Grace Gospel Choir celebrated a major achievement by earning a Gold Diploma in the Gospel & Spiritual category at the Venice in Musica – 9th International Choir Festival & Competition.
In December 2022, the choir accepted an invitation from the city of Vianden and performed a Christmas concert in Luxembourg as part of the Polish Culture Days, delighting both local and Polish audiences.
Awards and Distinctions
- 2025 – 30th My?lenice Festival of Choral Song "Carols and Pastorals" – 2nd Place
- 2024 – 1st International Gospel Festival on Lake Jeziorak – Audience Award for "Best Gospel Song"
- 2023 – Per Musicam Ad Astra – 10th International M. Kopernik Choir Competition and Festival – Gold Diploma in the Gospel – Jazz – Pop – Modern category
- 2022 – Venice in Musica – 9th International Choir Festival & Competition – Gold Diploma in the Gospel & Spiritual category
- 2021 – 17th International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot – Gold Diploma in the Gospel Music category, 3rd place overall, and a Special Award from the Mayor of Sopot
- 2018 – 13th International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot – Silver Diploma
- 2017 – Mundus Cantat Sopot Christmas Edition – Silver Diploma and 3rd place overall
- 2016 – 12th International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot – Silver Diploma
- 2016 – National Festival of Contemporary Choral Music "Music Everywhere!" – Silver Diploma
Under the direction of Anna Baranowska-Bober, the choir has collaborated with numerous outstanding musicians and participated in a variety of musical projects. Its mission is to bring the emotionally rich sounds of gospel music closer to Polish audiences while promoting Christian values and ecumenism.
Grace Gospel Choir’s concerts are a powerful musical experience, filled with joy and emotion. Their performances blend prayer and song, creating a heartfelt connection with the audience.
