Award winning Bishop Anstey High School Choir and Steel Orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago will have a special performance in London for one night only on 20th July at St Margaret's Church. A spokesperson for St. Margaret’s Church said: "We are delighted and privileged to be hosting this event. It is going to be a night to remember!"
The Choir will be singing at a one off performance on Friday, 20th July at St. Margaret's Church, Barcombe Avenue, Streatham Hill, London SW2 at 7.15 pm – 10.30 pm.
The
award winning Bishop Anstey High School Choir and Steel Orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago have had the distinction and privilege of being selected to compete in the 2007 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod held in Wales from 9th - 15th July, 2007.
The festival fostered a spirit of international solidarity, peace and acceptance of diversity and in 2004 the Eisteddfod was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, its motto being "Blessed Is the World that Sings, Gentle are its songs"
The Bishop Anstey High School choir's ever-expanding range and repertoire includes
Classical, Contemporary and Gospel Music as well as African, West Indian Folk and Calypso. The Choir was specially chosen to perform at matinee concerts for children, being staged during the week of the festival in Wales.
The present choir mistress, Lorraine Granderson, herself a past student and member of choir said: "Our participation in the festival is an excellent opportunity for the Choir to
represent Trinidad and Tobago at a highly acclaimed international forum."
"Youth choirs and orchestras from all over the world will gather to compete but more importantly, this competition is yet another opportunity for the girls to showcase the talent, excellence and culture of Trinidad and Tobago, and to be ambassadors, continuing the tradition of excellence that has produced successive generations of musicians, singers and composers."
