Kearsney wins gold at choir Olympics
The choir has now achieved 15 gold medals and seven silvers at the World Choir Games since 2000.
THE acclaimed Kearsney College choir returned home last Sunday triumphant with two gold medals and one silver after a successful trip to the 10th World Choir Games.
Under the direction of Marshell Lombard, the choir competed in three categories, winning golds in the Scenic Pop and Music of Spirit and Faith categories, as well as silver in the Scenic Folklore category.
The world’s largest competition for non-professional choirs is held every second year.
Kearsney College performed in three categories of the tough Champions section, winning their two golds and one silver.
After the announcement Kearsney headmaster, Elwyn van den Aardweg, said he was extremely proud of the boys’ achievements.
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The choir has now achieved 15 gold medals and seven silvers at the World Choir Games since 2000.
Its recent successes on the international stage also include two gold medals at last year’s 10th Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival in Singapore; the Prize of the City of Vienna at the 33rd International Youth and Music Festival; and an invitation to represent Africa at the Rhythms of One World Music Festival at the United Nations’ European Headquarters in Geneva.
Last week the choir received standing ovations following its four performances at the Grahamstown Arts Festival ahead of the World Choir Games.
The Kearsney choir has a growing international following with supporters in America, Asia, Europe and the rest of Africa; and has been hailed as a great showpiece of the Rainbow Nation.
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