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Introduction
This document contains answers to commonly
asked questions in EAGA. If you feel that
you have a question that you feel should
be added, you may submit it through the
Contact
us page
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What does EAGA Stand for?
Emmanu'-EL Apostolic Gospel Academy
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Where did your name come from?
The name came from God through a prophetic
word in a prayer meeting
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Is EAGA Gospel Choir part of a church?
Yes, it’s part of the Emmanu'-EL Apostolic
Church of Jesus Christ
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When did the Choir/Academy start?
It began in October 2003 and officially
started in January 2004
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When did you start touring?
In October 2003
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Where do you tour?
Anywhere across the world
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How did you get the public input
in the starting of the Academy?
We undertook a survey in 2004 and 160 people
contributed their thoughts,
suggestions and said that this kind of Academy
will be beneficial in our community
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What type of venues have you used
for rehearsals in the past?
We started at: -
- Aylestone Leisure Centre in the
Townsend Suite
Then we moved to the following venues: -
- St Saviour’s Neighbourhood Centre
in Highfields
- Southfields Community Centre
- Pork Pie Library – occasionally
- Clephan Building, Demontfort University
- Hawthorn Building, Demontfort University
Present location: -
- Portland Building, Demontfort University
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When did you join DMU Societies?
September 2005
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When did you start being called
the DMU Gospel Choir?
2007 - At a football match
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What are some of the functions you
hold as a Choir?
Family functions, praise events, fundraising,
awards ceremonies, Functions for international
students and the community, drama, quiz,
sign language workshops, children ministration,
Annual BBQ, Celebrations at Easter & Christmas...
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Who is welcome?
Everyone is welcome.
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When and where does the choir meet
for practice?
Tuesday and Thursday 6pm - 9.30pm
Portland Building,
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
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How many members are there in the
choir?
About 50 members (plus) in the Adults Choir,
the numbers increases when University is
open
30 members in the Children's Choir
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Can anyone join the choir or do
you have to be able to sing?
Anyone can join the Choir; you do not have
to be able to sing to join
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Why do you wear hats?
We wear hats because our God commands us
when we pray to cover our head/hair (which
is our glory) in honour to Him who deserves
all of the glory and honour. For no flesh
shall glory in God's presence. (See: 1 Corinthians
11: 1-16 and 1Corinthians 1:29) The Lord
Jesus also commands us that we ought always
to pray and not to faint, and also to pray
without ceasing. Therefore we cover our
heads at all times. (See: 1 Thessalonians
5:17, Luke 18:1).
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Why do you wear skirts?
We wear skirts because we believe as woman
we should not wear clothing that pertains
to a man or makes a woman look like a man
i.e. trousers (See: Deuteronomy 22:5) Also,
appropriate skirts do not show off a woman's
shape but ensure she is modest in her appearance
and is not seeking to attract men with her
body. (See: 1 Timothy 2:9) Trousers are not
appropriate for two reasons: 1. Tight trousers
or jeans expose a woman's shape and nakedness.
Some say "what about the smart ones that
are not tight"? 2. They are still garments
that pertain to a man. Therefore it is an
abomination unto God for His women to wear
them.
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Why do you wear black and white?
Black and white are two colours that carry
a message of power and unity. Furthermore
we have been instructed by Jesus Christ
to wear these two colours for one of our
main uniforms.
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When did you start singing?
In October 2003
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How long have you been together?
As a Choir we have been together 6 years
6 months (1/04/10)
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How often do you rehearse?
Three times a week
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What types of songs do you sing?
We only sing Gospel Songs that promote the
Gospel of Jesus Christ
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Why do you sing Gospel only?
We EAGA only sing gospel because: We are
a GOSPEL Choir, which is part of a GOSPEL
Academy. Our lives have been transformed
by the Gospel (the death, burial and resurrection
of Jesus Christ) and our purpose is to transform
the lives of many others in this same way.
Our purpose is to go into all the world
and preach the Gospel, which we are doing
through singing.
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How are you able to sing so many
languages?
We have bilingual teachers who are members
of the Choir
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How are you able to pronounce without
offending/insulting the different cultures?
Our foreign language teachers do one to
one with those who take time to learn
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What is the length of time you give
people to know the songs you rehearse?
It all depends why we are learning the song
and when we will be ministering the song
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What do l need, to be able to join
the choir?
Commitment and a Smile
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Where do the choir members come
from?
Different parts of the world
At present we have members from the following
countries
- Austria
- Barbuda
- Bermuda
- Canada
- England
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- India
- Italy
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Montserrat
- Nigeria
- Romania
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Tobago
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Who is welcome to the choir? Is
it the community on a whole or is it just
the DMU Students?
Everyone is welcome for we are bridging
the gap between the students, lecturers
and the community
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Have
your Choir members attended the DMU?
Majority of members have and people from
the community who attend the choir always
end up going to DMU to further their education
because of the EAGA Empowerment sessions
we hold
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Why do you mix with graduates,
graduands, community, parents & schools?
Breaking down barriers and eradicating segregation
& discrimination
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Are
the disabled welcome?
Yes they are welcome, we have members
in the Children's choir and Adult's choir
who are disabled
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Do you Charge to sing
at functions or events?
No we do not but donations are
welcome and help with transport cost
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Do l have to be a Christian
to join the choir?
No, you do not have to be
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How much is it to join
the choir?
It's free but as a member of
the DSU (Demontfort University Societies)
every member of every society in the University
is required to pay £10 a year
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Is it compulsory to attend
all rehearsals days?
No it is not, you will be required
to notify the Academy of your absence so
that you will get the work done in your
absence
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Who is your Choir leader?
We have several choir leaders in
the Academy. The Head Choir Leader is Bishop
Mark Anderson
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