Mohla Jesu a boa(pronunciation of words & dance moves)

For the dance:

1. The Opening part is a processional (the lights on stage will dim and you will move from the risers to the front stage into Soprano-Tenor-Alto-Bass formation)...Jesus may come like a thief in the night!

2. Dimumu di tla bolela section: is on this video (the lights will come back on in this section).

3. Re tla ba re opela section: The Basses continue with the dance from previous section while all other parts stop dancing and start dancing when their entrance starts....see the video below.

Our Logo

"Tell the children I love them" - God

This is a project just for children.

Tend my Lambs

"Tend my Lambs" is a community project aimed at using the expertise at our disposal to serve the community while using music as the powerful introductory tool. The title "Tend my Lambs" was coined from the gospel of John Chapter 21. Here are a few community out-reach projected ideas:-
1. You and you drugs (Health Awareness) - [Thabitha Matsebatlela].
This health awareness project will be aimed at educating the community about the pros and cons of drugs, to educate them the importance of medicine, its dangers, what they should know in order to take care of their health, and the community will have the opportunity to ask questions related to their health concerns. Some prize give aways will be arranged as well and music will be dished out by the choir at will. We might also arrange some vital signs screening procedures like weight scale, heights, blood glucose, blood pressure, etc.
2. You are what you eat (Human Nutrition) - [Elizabeth Mahada].
This project will aim at reaching out to the people about what they need to know about their food and how they should take care of their bodies. People of all ages will be adviced of the impact of malnutrition and how to avoid it and the best way to take of the newborns and tend their needs. Some prize give aways will be arranged as well and music will be dished out by the choir at will. We might also arrange some vital signs screening procedures like weight scale, heights, blood glucose, blood pressure, etc.
3. Read with me (Book Reading) - [Emmanuel Matsebatlela].
This project aims at encouraging young people and kids to read books and also educate parents on iportance of encouraging their children to read. Some books will be arranged and the choir will sing the story-lines as the books unfold. Books prizes and related give-aways will be arranged and childrens will received a ton of materials to learn from. Child development and education will be on the table as well.
4. Technology & You (Computer Literacy) - [Peter Matsebatlela].
This project will aim at showing the community the importance of getting acclimitized to the growing hi-tech world and to know what computers and internet can do for them. Some computer skills will be outlined, some hands-on computer sessions might be possible and some give-aways will be arranged as well. The choir will be at hand to liven-up the day.
5. Let us sing (Music Appreciation) - [Thabe Matsebatlela].
Some music experts will be invited to share their enjoyment of music and the choir will demonstrate all the multi-facet colors of music with the aim of encouraging the community to participate in musical activities. Although choral music will be the focus point, other genre of music will be higlighted and analyzed. this will be a day of fun with other choirs being invited to particiate. some talents may be uncovered on the day.

...and the magic number is ONE

If you want to lend a hand in humanity:-
Think of helping atlest ONE hungry soul
Give atleast ONE food item for humanity
Give atleast ONE rand towards giving someone hope
Take ONE moment to see what clothing you can give to that ONE destitute person
Open your heart to atleast ONE person who is crying
Join us in ONE voice to play a role in building the spirit of humanity

Choir Principles and Regulations

Overture

Voice Dance Chorale will carry-out its acitivites not only to promote good music and art but also contribute in community growth and development activities so as to foster principles of health, peace, justice, leadership and responsibility in line with the country's prime objectives. South Africa is a land of music and we will use this platform to promote messages that empower and develop the standard and quality of living in our communities, contribute to the upliftment of the moral and spiritual values, and to provide guidance that will help our communities manage daily challenges more successfully.

Name of Choir
The name of this small ensemble shall remain Voice Dance Chorale to signify the flexibility of not only singing but dancing to a variety of tunes and traditional or cultural melodies, emphasizing a healthy vocal sound. The word chorale was originally coined for a hymn of the Lutheran church sung by the entire congregation and is used in modern days for open-ended flexibility of size of choir and choice of music. Hence, Voice Dance Chorale.

The Operating Committee
The choir uses a simple Director(Chaiperson), Secretary, Treasurer structure with all members of the choir forming part of a full general committee since this is a managable number. Other poositions will be outsourced when the choir grows in responsibilities and operation.

Duties of Director inludes:- stratergic planning and ensuring succesfull execution of activities & projects, convening the chorale members for rehearsals and meetings, co-ordinating all projects and activities, ensuring overall well-being of choristers, being responsible to stake-holders, safe-gurading property of the chorale, constantly updating choristers and stake-holders about developments. The Secretary shall be responsible for recording and keeping all choir records updated, secured and available for perrusal. The Secretary shall also give reports in consultation with the Director and keep record of property of the chorale so as to facilitate administration and advise accordingly. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all financial transaction of the choir and make available quarterly financial statement to all members and stakeholders of the league, followed by a full annual financial statement. The Treassurer shall also be responsible for providing financial advice to the Director and choir based on transaction transpiring.

Attendance and Professionalism
Choir members are encouraged and expected to attend all gatherings and rehearsals (unless the excuse is cleared with the Director). All members are expected to handle themselves in an appropriate professional manner during rehearsals, events and tours. All members are epected to be representative of values and noms promoted by the chorale at all times.

Amendment
This regulations will be revised annualy and ammended only with a 2/3 majority vote.

Christmas Repertoire 2009

Our first Christmas 2009 repertoire would include:
1. Silent Night (Arr. Thabe matsebatlela)
2. O Holy Night
3. A re thabeleng!
4. Ba Sione thabelang
5. In the bleak mid-winter
6. Carol of the bells
7. Mary had a baby
8. Go fihlile ba bohlale
9. O come O come Emmanuel
10. Gloria in excelsis deo
11. Voice Dance
12. Deck the Hall
13. Come to J.E.S.U.S
14. Christmas Shoes

And my favourite songs/hymns:
1. Dula lenna
2. Ge ke sa phela
3. Kwana o bolailwe
4. Modishi e o nnyakileng
5. Morena ke Modishi wa ka
6. Legae la ka
7. Badumedi ba Morena
8. Ba sione thabelang
9. Nna ke rata
10. Jesu se ntese