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Family One, a gospel choir of some 20 young performers coming from France and created by Apprentis d’Auteuil.

Historique
Family One, a gospel choir of some 20 young performers, was started in 2006 when Apprentis d’Auteuil launched its Arts and Leisure Program. The program has created a successful approach to educating at-risk youth through the performing arts. Thanks to Charles Dumas and a team of performing arts professionals (singers, actors, choreographers) these youngsters have reached a professional level: 4 albums, concerts at various prestigious venues in France.

Family One a un répertoire gospel mais se tourne aussi vers d'autres sonorités telles que la Soul, le Jazz, la Pop, etc...

Concerts
The year 2006 was a crucial time for Family One. Indeed the gospel choir made his first album Suis la lumière, then organized a tour to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the foundation Apprentis d'Auteuil. They became a famous band in christian scene with their concerts and the welcoming ceremony of Benoît XVI in Paris on 2008 and now they are performing in prestigious places (Trianon, Théâtre de l'Européen, Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Opéra de Lyon...).

In october 2012, the gospel choir Family One will perform in New-York with Ulysses Owens Jr., one of the greatest contemporary jazz musicians for their fifth album.

Discography

 * 2006 : Suis la Lumière, Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil
 * 2007 : Vivre Ensemble, Première Partie
 * 2011 : Fraternité, Bayard Music
 * 2012 : Glory, Bayard Music

Quotes and references
Content:Gospel Content:Christian music Content:Social impact Content:Pedagogy Content:Specialized education Content:Childhood protection Content:Charity foundation