Light of Hope Choir

LIGHT OF HOPE CHOIR BACKGROUND

The Light of Hope Choir was established in 2014. The choir was established with the aim of playing a role in music excellence in surrounding areas, crime prevention and improving life skills of all its members through various workshops, training and performances. Since the inception of the choir, it has managed to win various choral music competitions and have participated in various events and won in Urcsa Choral Music competitions, Meloding ya Tshwane Choral Music Competitions, Bible Society South Africa Choral Music Competitions etc. In October 2017 the Light Of Hope Choir successfully took part in the International Canta Al Mar competition in Spain where it represented South Africa and the whole of Africa. The choir obtained second position and brought home a Silver Diploma. In July 2018 the choir obtained Silver Diploma at world choir games in Tshwane and same year in September the choir obtained 4 gold diplomas at Isola de sol in Grado Italy, This was a greatest achievement and put the choir on the global map.

The choir has managed to recruit young people from around Pretoria and surrounding areas and exposed them to music education. In the past (5) years the choir has successfully raised funds to contribute towards studies for three of its members and continues participating in charity events around Gauteng.