Keith & Kristin Getty
Bio
Keith and Kristyn Getty are two Irish musicians who are passionate about expressing their Christian faith through music.
Keith Getty is an Irish composer best known for his hymns. Alongside Stuart Townend he has co-written modern hymn classics such as "In Christ Alone", "See what a morning" and "Joy has dawned", now sung in churches throughout the world. In pioneering modern hymns he is passionate about teaching the Christian faith through more multi-generational worship.
With wife Kristyn, he has written material for other areas of church life including songs for congregations ("Higher throne"), artists and children as well as musicals and productions expressing the Christian faith in creative, fresh ways ñ some of which have toured Ireland, UK, Europe and USA.
Keith has received countless commissions to compose and arrange music from throughout the entertainment industry. Credits range from orchestrating music for McDonalds Television Commercials to movie soundtrack recordings such as "The Best of Ennio Morricone" and artists from Sir James Galway and Sir Cliff Richard to Michael W Smith. Other orchestral writing includes plays, concert overtures, dance re-mixes and multi-media collaborations.
He is still an occassional conductor, record producer, piano player and speaker, and has founded charities including "New Irish Arts" in Ireland ñan umbrella group for numerous Christian arts initiatives.
Kristyn Getty is a young contemporary gospel singer whose talent has led to both solo performance and leading worship. She also occassionally diversifies into the worlds of jazz and celtic music sharing solo stages with distinguished artists from Alvin Slaughter to Moya Brennan to Kiki Dee! She travels regularly each year to USA as well as recent singing trips to England, Scotland, Germany, France, Swizerland and Kenya and also leads worship at conferences including the "Higher throne' conference in USA and Spring Harvest in England. She works regularly in UK in broadcasting with appearances including "BBC Songs of Praise" and singing and introducing RTE's Easter Televison special two years ago.
As a songwriter Kristyn has co-written many popular Christian songs with husband Keith including "Higher throne" and songs recorded by artists including Robin Mark, Moya Brennan, Margaret Becker, Joanne Hogg, Michelle Tumes, Robert Critchley, Jodi Benson (the voice of Disney's 'Little Mermaid') and the African Children's Choir.
Kristyn is also passionate about children's music, having recently created a new label providing musicals and song collections for the church. She first wrote songs for African Childrens Choir for their world touring "Still Walking in the Light", the companion album to OM/WEC childrens book "Window on the World" and subsequently works on her own projects.
News
10.04.2006 - New Album Begins Production
Kristyn and Keith begin production of their new album. Producer John Schreiner is working with Keith and Kristyn on their new album which will feature some of the best hymns from recent years. Ensure that you're on the mailing list so you can hear about the release date for this album...
09.01.2006 - Keith and Kristyn begin their next American tour
Keith and Kristyn have been relaxing, writing new songs and preparing for their new tour which has just begun on the west coast of the U.S.A. For full event details visit the tour page.
07.10.2006 - Spring Harvest Live Album
Kristyn's versions of 'Higher throne' and 'Power of the Cross' will feature on the Spring Harvest 2006 live album to be released later this year.
Booking and Contact info:
Booking Contact: Holly Benyousky
Booking: 574.269.3413
Email: hollyb@streetlevelagency.com
Artist Website: www.gettymusic.com
Warsaw, IN 46580 |
hollyb[at]streetlevelagency[dot]com | 574.269.3413