“I sat there transfixed” – Pastor Jim Carson, Kakabeka Falls, ON
“They were simply wonderful!” – resident, long term care home, Fergus, ON
“A blend of love” – Peter Togni, host of CBC’s Choral Concert
OneBlood is an a cappella quintet consisting of Gregg Ernst (bass) and sons Joshua (tenor), John (tenor), Peter (baritone), and Elijah (bass). Their repertoire comes from a wide variety of traditions, with a typical concert including motets, hymns, spirituals, and gospel songs in four and five part harmony. Genetic similarity gives a rich blend rarely found with unrelated voices.
OneBlood formed in 2009 to be the touring subgroup of the larger ensemble, The Ernst Family, which also includes Gregg’s wife, Jennie, and three more of the family’s ten children. The Ernst Family has been performing since 2001, appearing on national radio and television, releasing three CDs, and touring the Maritimes, Ontario, and the northeastern US. Performing and touring as OneBlood has allowed them to expand and develop their music and ministry even further without overtaxing Jennie, who finds parenting the younger children, homeschooling, AND a full touring schedule a little beyond her strength.
Our Ministry:
The heart of the music is what is important. In our music we attempt to give Christians a renewed sense of God’s love, beauty, and grace, and non-Christians a view of God’s reality, holiness, and truth. Although we like to have a bit of fun, our main purpose is not to entertain, but to bless the believer and call the unbeliever.