The Tribune

THE Bahamas National Youth Choir under the direction of Cleophas Adderley, OBE, founder/director, will present its eighth annual Concert of Music for Christmas on Tuesday, December 13, at Trinity Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

The Bahamas National Youth Choir was established in 1983 under the direction of Mr Adderley as a part of the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Bahamian independence. Over the years the choir has toured and given performances in 28 countries on four continents including the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, France, Germany, Trinidad, China, South Africa, and Swaziland. They have also sung in 25 languages, including German, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Hungarian, Italian and five African languages.

The singers have graced the stages of internationally acclaimed venues, including the Concert Hall of The John F Kennedy Centre For The Performing Arts (Washington, DC), The Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall (New York City), The Grand Hall of The Moscow Conservatory (Russia), Beijing Symphony Hall and The Poly Theatre (China), Oxford University Playhouse and The Barbican (England); and have rendered anthems and sung the responses at mass at St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

During the summer of 2016, the choir cruised the western Caribbean on Carnival Cruise Line’s vessel Glory. The group performed, not only at sea but in port in Belize, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico.

The director and members are grateful to Reverend William “Bill” Higgs and the trustees of Trinity Methodist Church for their continual support of the choir, and to all others who have helped to make this performance possible.

The concert is expected to last for about one hour and 20 minutes, without intermission. There is no admission charge but a collection will be taken to help defray expenses.

Mr Adderley will be assisted by Dexter Fernander, assistant director/keyboard accompanist.