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In recognition of their dedication to musical excellence, Algoa Music Ministry has been invited to perform at Mary McDonald’s This is Christmas concert in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The invitation to perform on the world stage in New York is a dream come true for the Algoa Music Ministry from the Eastern Cape.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concert, on 28 November, forms part of the Distinguished Concerts in the New York Concert Series (DCINY) taking place at the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will celebrate the retirement of renowned US composer, Mary McDonald.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, due to financial constraints, the choir, which consists of more than 50 choristers, needs financial assistance to meet their goal.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Algoa Ministries Choir represents 29 churches from the Eastern Cape, with a total of 110 choir members aged from 17 to 76, of which only half will be travelling to New York.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choir conductor, Venita van Wyk, who is responsible for music development in the Algoa Ministry churches across the Eastern Cape, explained how the opportunity came about.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When DCINY sent me the email, they informed us that they had picked up on our work,” she shared. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A well-known Christian composer is retiring in New York at the end of the year, and we happened to perform one of her pieces on social media.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is how we were noticed and invited to the event in New York. They invited me to be part of the end-of-year concert in honour of Mary McDonald and wanted me to identify choristers to be part of this event.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The choir will be part of a global mixed choir performing the cantata, This is Christmas, which has been composed by Mary McDonald for this event. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst in New York, the choir will have two separate performances at local churches as part of their outreach and fellowship programme.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We will perform some Christmas music and traditional pieces, as well as Afrikaans music,” said Van Wyk. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We have a few South Africans in the USA looking forward to hearing some congregational hymns, and the young choristers have committed themselves to performing My Jesus Ek min U as their highlight piece.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will be performing in New York from 28-30 November and will take a few days to explore the city.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We need to leave by 26 November, and the cost per person is R50,000,” said Van Wyk. “It is very daunting and our biggest challenge.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each member has been tasked with raising half of their own fees.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We ask members to come up with R25,000 each, and then we raise the rest.” \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fundraising efforts for flights, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and spending money still have a long way to go, with a shortfall of R600,000.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It is challenging for us. We need to give the members time to raise their own funds, but we have a shortfall of R600,000,” Van Wyk shared.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choir members have been working tirelessly with various fundraising initiatives.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“They are working hard and are very excited,” Van Wyk shared. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Going to America, for the majority of the choir, will be their first time travelling abroad.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunity represents not only a chance to perform at one of the world’s most prestigious venues but also a celebration of South African musical talent on the international stage.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Venita Van Wyk at VenitavW@saou.co.za<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Algoa Ministries Choir represents 29 churches from the Eastern Cape, with 110 choir members aged from 17 to 76, of which half will travel to New York. PHOTO: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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