Franciscan Choir
Franciscan Choir is a voluntary, charitable organization consisting of a group of both young and old talented musicians who have chosen to serve the Lord in Christ the King Church with their Voices.
The Franciscan Choir was founded on 31st March 1995 (Palm Sunday). Its formation followed the discontinuity of the Good News Choir. It started with 28 members and currently has 41 members. The Choir animates the Sunday 11:30 am Mass at Christ the King Parish.
The Choir meets every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to learn and practice songs of praise in preparation for Sunday Mass and other Church activities. They participate in different events involving music and dance; this include:- Weddings, Baptism services, Funeral Services, Anniversaries and any other celebrations/ functions. The choir also contributes funds to support charity events.
Mission
Our calling is to use our musical gifts to tell about God’s abundant love. We believe that we are each uniquely gifted by God to do the work of music, dance and drama ministry. We acknowledge that our gifts come from God and that our joy in music also comes from God.
The Franciscan Choir has participated in the International Harmonie Festival of choral music which started in 2001. Below are the awards which they achieved.
2006: Gold Accolade in Traditional Folklore
2011: 1. Certificate of Merit in Accapella (songs without Instruments)
- Silver Accolade in Traditional Folklore
- Bronze Accolade in Folklore without accompaniment
- Gold Accolade in Discipline & Time management
2017: 1. Certificate of Merit in Accapella (songs without Instruments)
- Silver Accolade in Traditional Folklore
- Bronze Accolade in Folklore without accompaniment
Chairman: Mr. Kasozi Ronald
Vice Chairman: Mr. Mutebi Deo
Director/Instructor: Mr. Kizito Ambrose
Secretary: Mr. JohnPaul Kizito
Treasurer: Mr. Nsubuga Peter
Liturgy: Mr. Nuwagaba Micheal
Welfare: Ms. Nabweteme Angella
Discipline: Mrs. Kabali Mariethian
Costume: Mrs. Kasumba Teopista
SOPRANO: Ms. Nandawula Monica
ALTO: Ms. Nansubuga Theo
TENOR: Mr Bogere Joseph
BASS: Mr. Sempala John
New Membership
Apply in writing to the secretary and then a probation of 3 months will be given to the new member as the committee studies the singing capability and discipline of that member.
Contact Address:
KIZITO JOHN PAUL
SECRETARY
Tel. 0701453209
Email : franciscan.choir@gmail.com
Facebook : https://web.facebook.com/Franciscan-Choir-207817642597278