New College Chapel in Oxford will soon host South Africa’s famous Drakensberg Boys Choir
Drakies will showcase their musical talents to UK audiences for their Hear Us Sing UK Tour
23 August 2024
What: The Drakensberg Boys Choir will perform live in Oxford, featuring their signature choral works and Afro-Pop music.
When: Monday, 23 September 2024, at 4:30 p.m. BST
Where: New College Chapel, Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3BN, United Kingdom
Details: Join the internationally acclaimed Drakensberg Boys Choir for an evening of exceptional music in the beautiful setting of New College Chapel. Known for their unique blend of classical choral works and Afro-Pop vibes, the choir promises a diverse and engaging repertoire highlighting South African music's best.
UK audiences can look forward to experiencing a captivating blend of classical masterpieces and infectious pop hits. The repertoire will range from the timeless compositions of Carl Orff and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to the vibrant rhythms of Afro-pop and traditional African contemporary works, promising to enchant audiences of all tastes. The Drakies, as the choir is also affectionately known, will offer the melodic genius of Ola Gjeilo, Knut Nystedt, and works from other celebrated composers during the tour.
Tickets: Tickets are on sale from £25 and available for purchase here.
The New College Chapel in Oxford is a place of sanctuary, of ancient words and music, of peace and contemplation, and is open to everyone. When William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, founded New College at the end of the fourteenth century, he placed the service of God at the heart of College life. The Chapel was made the most inspiring of the College buildings and provided a permanent choir to support its worship.
About the Drakensberg Boys Choir: The Drakensberg Boys Choir School (DBCS) aims to prepare boys for life and leadership through excellence in music, academics, sports, and social enrichment in a Christian environment. Known affectionately as "Drakie boys," students are moulded to harness their musical talents to bring hope and positive change in South Africa and globally. With a 57-year history, DBCS is the only established choir school in South Africa, earning international respect and producing young men of exemplary character.
For many of our talented boys, attending this world-class choir school is a long-held dream come true. The blessing of talent does not only come to boys from families that can afford to pay for their children's unique education in the Drakensberg. Unfortunately, a boy's world-class talent cannot be realised due to a lack of funding. As a result, the Drakies bursary fund is critical in providing deserving boys with the opportunity to perform on the world choir stage, an honour they would not have had without generous donations to our bursary fund. Proceeds from the UK tour will go to the bursary fund.
Join us for a magical evening of music and experience the excellence of the Drakensberg Boys Choir, a genuinely South African national treasure.
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