The Commonwealth Resounds!
An exciting multicultural musical project called The Commonwealth Resounds! will be run in association with the Commonwealth People’s Forum for the forthcoming CHOGM-related events in Kampala this coming November.
A team of volunteers ran the inauguaral performances and workshops from The Commonwealth Resounds! in Malta in 2005, and were able to persuade governments to send some brilliant musicians, including the Defence Force Steel orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago, the Ngati Ranana Maori group and the Cyprus State Orchestra.
The whole project proved to be highly worthwhile and successful and as a result of this, the team has been working with the Commonwealth Foundation, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Royal Commonwealth Society, the Royal Overseas League, the International Federation of Musicians, Uganda Music Week and an increasing number of other distinguished partners, developing ideas for supporting musicians of all ages and abilities throughout the Commonwealth.
THE COMMONWEALTH RESOUNDS! - Events
The musical programme will run between November 18th and 25th.
Some of the highlights include
- Performances in the CPF/CHOGM Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Performances in the Commonwealth People’s Space
- Instrument-making, workshops and special projects at the Ndere Centre throughout the week
- Sunday 18th – Wednesday 21st Nov
Performances in Uganda Music Week’s evening events
- Tuesday November 20th at 4.30 p.m.
A special project at the National Theatre with young international
and Ugandan musicians, the London Sinfonietta and the British
Council.
- Wednesday November 21st (afternoon – Ndere Centre)
Outreach Project with young band members from Ugandan villages
- Wednesday November 21st at 4 p.m. (National Theatre)
Joint concert with Kampala Music School
- Thursday November 22nd at 7 p.m.
A Thanksgiving for Peace at Namirembe Cathedral, featuring a performance on Mozart’s Requiem with an international youth orchestra, choir and soloists, including many Ugandan participants
- Saturday November 24th at the Ndere Centre at 6 p.m.
‘A Multicultural Gala Concert for CHOGM’
featuring highlights from the whole week and followed by a special
performance by the Ndere Troupe
The team will be supporting international musicians and helping them travel to Kampala to perform in a range of concerts and special events, participate in workshops and discussions covering key issues relevant to musicians and their livelihoods, and meet other musicians from all over the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Resounds! will be collaborating with Ugandan choirs and instrumentalists to perform Mozart’s Requiem in Namirembe Cathedral on Thursday 22nd November in tribute to all the innocent people throughout the Commonwealth who have died as a result of conflict and from diseases such as Aids.
As well as this, young musicians from developed countries will also be doing outreach work with orphans in Ugandan villages, learning traditional instruments, and studying vocal techniques from around the world, working with distinguished Ugandan musicians, and sharing cultural experiences.
‘The Commonwealth Resounds!’ management team is always delighted to welcome new partners and supporters.
For more details contact:
Alison Cox FRSA
Musical Director
THE COMMONWEALTH RESOUNDS!
tcrkampala2007@btinternet.com
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