Choral Celebration on the cards

  • 7 Months Ago - 2023-09-20 10:25:00
In its continued support of the development of the arts and culture in Namibia, Bank Windhoek hosts a Choral Celebration on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September 2023 in the capital.
The event, which comes after a hiatus of community choral performances post-COVID, comprises three invited choirs: two from Windhoek, the /Ae //Gams Vocal Ensemble and Collective Singers, and one from Walvis Bay, King’s Choir.
The participating choirs are currently busy with rehearsals, which include works by contemporary composers Elaine Hagenburg, Jennifer McMillan, Moses Hogan, and Mary McDonald. The choirs will also perform compositions by Namibian composers Cedric Howoseb, Ponti Dikuua and Theo Cookson.
Bank Windhoek’s Jacquiline Pack said that the Choral Celebration underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting the arts industry. “Bank Windhoek has a long-standing tradition of supporting the arts in Namibia. Through various initiatives, sponsorships, and partnerships, the Bank has consistently championed local artists, musicians, and cultural events.”
The Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration comprises more than two public performances. Choirs and conductors alike will be put through their paces during a Mass Choir Workshop on Saturday 30 September, where the conductors will take turns rehearsing and conducting the mass choir, comprising more than 80 voices from the three invited choirs. The mass choir, in turn, will learn to take direction from the three different conductors.
“This is an example of our ongoing commitment to nurturing artistic talent and enriching the lives of Namibians,” said Pack. “It furthermore requires discipline from choir members, trust from the conductors, and hard work from both to achieve an enjoyable performance for audiences and performers alike.”
The Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration is set to become an annual event on the bank’s sponsorship calendar, where different choirs will be invited to showcase their talent. Attendance at the event is free of charge. However, attendees are encouraged to book in advance via [email protected] before Thursday, 28 September 2023.
The concerts take place at 18:30 at the Windhoek High School Hall.