Spirit Alive Chorale - 'Africa' May 3rd 2025

Spirit Alive Chorale, May 23rd 2025
Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish, Vancouver, BC

Tony Araujo, Artistic Director and Conductor.
Celebrated for his spirited and moving concerts, Tony Araujo's commitment to choral music is recognized in his innovative programming, teaching initiatives, conducting appearances, and award-winning ensembles that have performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to his position as Director of Choral Activities at St. Patrick Regional Secondary for the past 30 years, he is founding Artistic Director of Spirit Alive Chorale and artistic director and conductor emeritus of the British Columbia Boys Choir, a position he held for 15 years. Tony has conducted choirs at Chicago's Orchestra Hall, Carnegie Hall, Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Davies Symphony Hall, Canterbury Cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout China and Europe. He is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator and has been invited to guest conduct provincial and all state select choirs, including the Honor Choir for the American Choral Directors Association. He has initiated several international tours and conducted Spirit Alive Choral Music Experiences throughout Vancouver, the USA, Portugal, Cuba and Taiwan. Tony is the recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for teaching Excellence and inducted by the University of British Columbia as a lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honor Society for scholastic achievement, leadership and community service. He received the Queen Elizabeth Il Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Choral Music Education and Canada's Arts and Culture.

Rehearsal Pianist, Jeon Mok
Concert Djembe, Patrick McGrath

00:00 SAN’BONANI / NAMHLA KUDIBENE
02:59 TUBA
05:16 TSHOTSHOLOZA
07:30 MODIMO
10:56 INDODANA
16:55 NDIKHOKHELE BAWO
23:03 AKEKHO OFANA NO JESU
27:03 THIXO ONOTHANDO
30:52 BONK' ABAPHANDLE
33:45 NKOSI SIKELELA IAFRIKA
41:45 AFRICA

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