An alternative name for this choir could be "The Serendipity Singers".

In early 2017,

when the orchestra was considering performing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus,

there was no choir available to provide the choral touch.

In a flash of genius,

Elsabe sent invitations to form a choir

to everyone on Carpe Musicam!'s mailing list.

The result?

A second musical family in the Southern Cape.

Numbering 60 strong on paper -

but rarely exceeding 45 on stage,

the choir is made up of members from

George, Sedgefield, Hoekwil, Wilderness and Grootbrakrivier -

just like the orchestra.

 

The choir has a rapidly growing repertoire

which ranges from"skat" singing

to the classics

and film music. 

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The only requirements for membership are a desire to sing lustily in a group

and to be able to hold a note.

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They are now a permanent addition to the Carpe Musicam! family

and lend an extra dimension to concerts -

expecially the "Hallelujah!" performances

at Pentecost and Christmas.

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(Some choir members have begun playing orchestral instruments

and can often be spotted moving between choir and orchestra

at various points of a performance!)

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