Performance of 'Trusty and True' by Damien Rice during his concert in Carré, Amsterdam. Supported by the choir Dekoor Close Harmony. With thanks to 3VOOR12.

Dekoor Close Harmony (1985) is a choir of 30 students and graduates from the Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Led by Christoph Mac-Carty, the choir brings a mix of jazz, gospel and popular music to the stage while occasionally experimenting with classical genres and world music as well. The choir either sings a capella or is accompanied by their combo consisting of piano, double bass and drums.

Dekoor has managed to obtain a unique place amongst the Dutch choir society thanks to winning several prizes since their formation. In 2010, the choir toured in China to participate at the World Choir Games and was awarded with the title ‘World Champion of Jazz’. Dekoor defended this title successfully during the World Choir Games in the United States in 2012, as well as being awarded ‘World Champion of Pop’.

This summer (2014) they defended both their titles again with succes, during the World Choir Games in Riga. In the Netherlands, the choir is furthermore known for their victory in the popular television show ‘Clash of the Choirs’ in 2007 as well as their performance with the Rolling Stones during their 'Stones on Fire' - World Tour 2014.